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Woman's dressing gown
Retailer: Iida Takashimaya (Japanese, founded 1829)
Japanese, for Western market
about 1900
Object Place: Kyoto, Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (taffeta) embroidered with polychrome silk; silk plain weave lining; cord and tassel trim
Dimensions
Overall (gown): 141 cm (55 1/2 in.)
Height x width (sash): 33 x 201 cm (13 x 79 1/8 in.)
Height x width (sash): 33 x 201 cm (13 x 79 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Elizabeth Ann Coleman
Accession Number2001.933.1-2
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPink silk taffeta dressing gown in kimono style with embroidered naturalistic chrysanthemums and butterflies in polychrome silks. Silk plain weave lining, padded hem and pleat in back of robe. Full sleeves gathered at shoulders and trimmed with braided silk cord and tassles. Matching sash of pink silk taffeta with double-sided embroidery of chrysanthemums in green brown and pink polychrome silk with knotted silk fringe. Gown labeled: S. Iida "Takashimaya" Silks and Embroideries. Kyoto.
ProvenanceMay 2001, purchased by donor from dealer, Katy Kane, Vintage Clothing, New Hope, PA; 2002, gift to MFA (Accession date: January 23, 2002)