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[Gray kimono with wave pattern lining along collar]

[Gray kimono with wave pattern lining along collar]
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kimono
L: 56 in, center back: 23 in
silk

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(2004.1.197)

Gift of Barbara Kawakami

Description

1 kimono : silk ; 56 x 23 (center back) in., sleeves 21.25 x 12.5 in., collar 4.5 in.

Accompanied by obi (2004.1.196).

Gray silk kimono with green and brown stripe wave pattern on cream collar lining. Fabric is loosely woven like crepe. Collar lining matches obi (2004.1.106). Lined with beige silk lining in back neck, shoulder and front facings, and center rear seat area (25 in. from bottom).

History
Worn by Matsu Saito Oyama (1930s) with double-sided awase obi for casual wear.

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