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Kimono (uchikake)
Japanese
Meiji era
late 19th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk lampas, gilt paper strips
Dimensions
172.7 x 124.5 cm (68 x 49 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.24764
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionOuter robe (uchikake) with padded hem and overall repeating pattern of light blue scrolling vine (karakusa) and light blue, dark blue and gold stylized lotus motifs on a natural ecru ground; reddish-orange (benibana) silk crepe lining that is also visible along the outer hem.
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.