Kimono
1840-1868 (made)
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Kimono of white silk crepe, resist-dyed and embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. Sprays of chrysanthemums, peonies, wisterias, plum blossoms, narcissi and other flowers; loosely tied with cords. Lined with red and white silk and white cotton.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk crepe with resist-dyeing and embroidery in coloured silks and gold thread |
| Brief description | Kimono, white silk crepe with resist-dyeing and embroidery in coloured silks and gold thread, Japan, 1840-1868. The extra twisting of the threads when weaving give the silk a particularly crimpled appearance. |
| Physical description | Kimono of white silk crepe, resist-dyed and embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. Sprays of chrysanthemums, peonies, wisterias, plum blossoms, narcissi and other flowers; loosely tied with cords. Lined with red and white silk and white cotton. |
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| Credit line | Given by Ms Bannatyne in accordance with the wishes of Mrs D'Arcy Jarvie |
| Object history | Stated to have been brought by the donor's aunt, the late Mrs. D'Arcy Jarvie, from Japan in 1868. No objection to unstitching, if considered desirable. Registered File number 1923/3044. |
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| Accession number | T.56-1923 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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