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Title |
Japanese Kimono, c . 1920s |
Object Name |
Kimono |
Description |
Japanese Kimono, c . 1920s. Off-white silk floral damask, with silk-screened geometric design. Six Japanese characters printed in red with black outline, down front of collar, which translate to "Happy Harvest". Delicate cherry blossom print in pink and green, above bold multi-color print of interlocking circles and lines in pink, blue, green and orange. Interlocking circles and lines are also found across back of shoulders. Black border with pink and blue concentric diamond print. Dip-dyed ombre knotted fringe on hemline and sleeves ranging from pale pink to light teal. Lined in shear white silk. Makers label on interior of collar. |
Date |
c.1920s |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2019.120.008 |
Dimensions |
H-50 W-52 D-0.125 inches |
Dimension Details |
50 x 52 x .125 |
Collection |
3D - Clothing |
Inscription Text |
"MADE IN JAPAN" (embroidered in red fugitive dye on pink, once-white silk label on interior of collar); six Japanese characters printed in red with black outline, down front of collar, which translate to "Happy Harvest" |
Provenance |
Costume material worn by Grace Blick Green who moved from San Francisco to Hillborough in 1916 and attended San Mateo High School. |
Notes |
"By the Kamakura Period (1185-1333), the kimono had become an everyday clothing choice. Layering came into fashion. It is thought that this is when the traditional Japanese color combinations were born. These colors are usually based on seasons, gender or sometimes on political and family ties." [ https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-japanese-kimono/ ] "In its first recognizable form, screen printing has been documented as far back as the Song Dynasty of China (960-1279 AD). Known for having the first issued paper money, the Song Dynasty used and perfected this art to the best of their ability. Later it was adopted by neighboring countries and spread through Japan and Asia." [ http://blog.estout.com/archive/History-08_16-History_of_Screen_Printing.vbhtml ] |
Search Terms |
Costume and Fashion Costumes Green, Grace Blick Hillsborough Japan Japanese San Mateo County |
Subjects |
Japan Japanese clothing Screen prints Kimonos |
People |
Green, Grace Blick |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Diane Green Tokheim |