Tomesode Kimono

Name/Title

Tomesode Kimono

Entry/Object ID

2021.17.14

Description

Woman's cream silk damask kimono with multicoloured floral print. Pattern is a combination of geometric and floral motifs. The collar runs around neck and down to just past hip height. The rectangular sleeves hang from below the armhole to just past hip height and have broad wrist openings that are 1/4 as broad as the sleeve itself. The Kimono has rectangular panels of white silk inside the collar as well as inside the bottom of the front and back panels. Print on kimono depicts purple, orange, yellow and pink flowers, green foliage and blue clouds. This print is visible across the garment and is densest on the bottom front and back panels as well as on the sleeves. Circular house symbol {mons} is embroidered at back of neck in red, gold and pink thread.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Batts, Anna

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Brocade

Material

Silk

Lining

Satin

Color

White, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Green, Blue, Gold

Notes

Embroidered

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1980 - 1999

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 172cm Width (b): 65cm