Reversible Fireman's Coat (Hikeshibanten) with Interlocking Circles, Chinese Characters (Kanji) and Ginkgo Leaves

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Reversible Fireman's Coat (Hikeshibanten) with Interlocking Circles, Chinese Characters (Kanji) and Ginkgo Leaves

Japan, late Edo (1615-1868)-early Meiji (1868-1912) period, 19th century
Costumes; outerwear
Cotton plain weave, freehand paste-resist dyed (tsutsugaki) and hand-painted pigment, quilted (sashiko)
Center back length: 35 1/4 in. (89.54 cm)
Costume Council Fund (M.2000.78)
Costume and Textiles
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Roberts, Luke and Takeda, Sharon Sadako.  Japanese Fishermen's Coats from Awaji Island.  Los Angeles: UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, 2001.