Accession Number
2009/2.3

Title
Kimono

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
early 20th century

Medium & Support
silk

Dimensions
66 1/8 in. x 49 7/16 in. ( 168 cm x 125.5 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Janet and Bill Cassebaum

Subject matter
Black tomesode is a formal kimono for women. With festive motifs, this one was worn by bride or groom's close, married relatives.

Physical Description
Silk dyed with a black background and festive drum and flower designs in the bottom portion. Three family crests below shoulders and back collor.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
kimono

Additional Object Classification(s)
Textile

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
drums (membranophones)
flowers (plant components)
kimonos