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Work Coat (shigoto-gi)Meiji period (1868-1912) - Taishō period (1912-1926), early 20th century

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Indigo-dyed patchwork kimono-style robe with sashiko embroidery at shoulders, mustard running-stitch trim along front edges, and cream fabric border at cuffs and hem
Title
Work Coat (shigoto-gi)
Place Made
Japan, Fukui or Ishikawa prefecture
Date Made
Meiji period (1868-1912) - Taishō period (1912-1926), early 20th century
Medium
Bast-fiber (asa) warp with torn cotton plain weave fabric weft (sakiori) with bast fiber (asa) embroidery
Dimensions
Center back length: 39 3/4 in. (100.97 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Lynn Gibor
Accession Number
M.2017.297.25
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles