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Kimono

2007.37.1A-N

Name
Kimono
History Category
Significant Dates
1950-1960
Description
Kimono
Soft mauve coloured silk with numerous underlayers; A. kimono B. pink shift C. white, cotton undershirt; open front; D. wide dark pink coloured satin waistband with embroidery; called an obi; E. narrow dark pink coloured satin waistband; F. pink silk wrap about collar with small decorative dark pink dyed dots; G. very narrow corded waist tie, called a obi-jime; white on dark pink; H. wide cotton, white coloured sash?; I. green scarf with a design of dark pink and green daisy-like flowers on long stems, label in Japanese and on the back, 'Edozome'; J. waistband?, pink, nylon, 10cm wide X 211LE; K. three, cotton-polyester ties, very long with a crinkled finish; L. sock-slippers, one pair; cotton, ankle height with an open back that is held closed with five large metal tabs; large toe seperate from the rest of the toes; size 22.5cm; stored in original packing bag; M. slip on sandals; white with burgundy trim; label on bottom, 'Merry Step", size 22cm. N. is a balloon: inflatable plastic oval shape for retaining the shape of the obi.
Quantity
1
Dimension
Height: 125.0cm
Catalogue Number
2007.37.1A-N
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