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Object Timeline

1950

  • Work on this object began.

1959

  • Work on this object ended.

1980

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Kimono (Japan)

This is a Kimono. It is dated 1950–1959 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is cotton and its technique is tied-resist patterning (shibori), indigo-dyed, plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Its dimensions are

H x W: 147.3 x 118.1 cm (58 x 46 1/2 in.) Repeat H: 70.5 cm (27 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Kimono (Japan); cotton; H x W: 147.3 x 118.1 cm (58 x 46 1/2 in.) Repeat H: 70.5 cm (27 3/4 in.); 1980-16-1

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