Name/Title
ScarfEntry/Object ID
2021.17.42Description
Part A) Rectangular silk scarf printed with a scene in the Edo art style. Scene depicts a large ship and two smaller vessels sailing in close proximity to each other on a blue river or lake. The men on each boat are dressed in traditional short robes and engaged in various activities, such as propelling their vessels, scooping water in a bowl, and inspecting wares. Purple and green mountains are visible in the distance. Left and right sides of scarf are selvedge, while top and bottom edges are hemmed. Reverse of scarf is white.
Part B) White folding cardboard container for scarf. Front is printed with blue and green rhombuses.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Batts, AnnaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
UnisexTextile Details
Material
Silk, CardboardColor
Blue, Purple, Yellow, Green, Red, White, Black, BrownMade/Created
Manufacturer
Izutsuya Co., Ltd.Date made
circa 1980 - 1999Place
Country
JapanRegion
East AsiaContinent
AsiaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Scarf:
[Japanese characters] / Textile Art / [Japanese characters]
[Japanese characters] 100% / C-KT 5528
Box:
IZUTSUYA / KOKURADimensions
Dimension Notes
Scarf
Length: 70cm
Width: 66cm
Box
Length:11.5cm
Width: 19.5cm
