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Asian Art
Public domain

Outer Kimono Garment (possibly made for a wedding)

19th century

Fancy white satin of a single silk warp and a weft embroidered with flowers, grass and butterflies inlaid and couched stitches and French Knots on the front; the back has a cock, a hen, two chickens; the bottom padded; lined with a fancy pink cloth. Possibly made from a wedding dress

61 in. (154.9 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse
1952.40.24
Geography: 
Japan
Status: 
Not on view
Culture: 
Japanese
Period: 
19th century
Classification: 
Apparel/Costume
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