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Woman's Work Coat (shigoto-gi) with Flowers and ButterfliesTaishō period (1912-1926) - early Shōwa period (1926-1989)

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Japanese short jacket displayed open on a mount, deep navy body with scattered shibori-dyed floral and butterfly motifs in white and pale blue, with checkered lapels and striped sleeves
Title
Woman's Work Coat (shigoto-gi) with Flowers and Butterflies
Place Made
Japan, Tōhoku region
Date Made
Taishō period (1912-1926) - early Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Medium
Cotton plain weave, tie-resist dyed, quilted (sashiko); cotton plain weave
Dimensions
Center back length: 41 3/4 in. (106.05 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of B. Rich
Accession Number
M.2021.232.105
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles