Name/Title
Tomesode KimonoEntry/Object ID
2021.17.14Description
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, AnnaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
BrocadeMaterial
SilkLining
SatinColor
White, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Green, Blue, GoldNotes
EmbroideredMade/Created
Date made
circa 1980 - 1999Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 172cm
Width (b): 65cm