Woman's Summer Kimono (Katabira) with Iris, Pine, and Cherry Blossoms

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Woman's Summer Kimono (Katabira) with Iris, Pine, and Cherry Blossoms

Japan, late Meiji period (1868-1912), early 20th century
Costumes; principal attire (entire body)
Ramie plain weave (choma), paste-resist dyed (shiroage), with silk and gilt-paper-wrapped-silk-thread embroidery
Length: 64 1/2 in. (163.83 cm)
Gift of Elissa Cullman in honor of Robert T. Singer (M.2003.128)
Not currently on public view