Accession Number
2013/2.490

Title
Raincoat

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
silk

Dimensions
50 in (127 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter

Michiyuki is a type of garment that is similar to haori but is a specialized coat that is only worn outdoors. Michiyuki typically have square necklines and buttoned fronts.

Physical Description

Plain cyan-gray silk michiyuki with no inner lining (hitoe).

Primary Object Classification
Textile

Primary Object Type
raincoat

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
jackets (garments)
kimonos
silk (silkworm material)