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Accession Number 1985.20.23.a Title Red silk kimono Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type kimono Place Made Asia: Japan Culture East Asian Cultural Region East Asian Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques silk; woven Measurements overall: 134 cm Description

Bright red silk kimono with large print featuring butterflies in blue, red, purple, green and black on red background and in large white cartouche. Cartouche part of the print at shoulder, centre front and sleeve. …

Bright red silk kimono with large print featuring butterflies in blue, red, purple, green and black on red background and in large white cartouche. Cartouche part of the print at shoulder, centre front and sleeve. Lined with pale yellow silk. Label inside neckline at centre back reads 'Made in Japan".

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