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Neck protector for fireman's helmet (hikeshi-shikoro)
Japanese
Edo period
19th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Fulled wool plain weave appliquéd with wool plain weave and silk cords; lined with brocaded silk (shuchin)
Dimensions
149 x 85 cm (58 11/16 x 33 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.3912
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSamurai fireman's semi-circular neck protector for helmet (hikeshi-shikoro) with design of two diamond crests along the top, below which are stylized Chinese flower motifs (karahana) in appliqued black wool on a yellow plain-weave, fulled wool ground trimmed with blue braid. slit 3/4 way up back of hood. Scalloped hem, slit 3/4 up the center back; black cord "frog" closure and buttons at neck.
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.