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[Dark purple kimono with sakura and leaf design]
[Dark purple kimono with sakura and leaf design]
[Dark purple kimono with sakura and leaf design]

[Dark purple kimono with sakura and leaf design]

Date1900-1960
Mediumsilk
DimensionsL: 58.5 in, center back: 20.5 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineGift of Barbara Kawakami
Object number2004.1.123
Description1 kimono : silk ; 58.5 x 20.5 in., sleeves 25.25 x 12.25 in., collar 4.25 in. wide.;Dark purple kimono with tone on tone three line pinstripes and white sakura (plum blossom), round leaves and tall stalks on proper right and left front panels near hem; lined with cream colored silk crepe at collar and lined with cream colored cotton batiste at shoulder front area and 3/4 of back panel. A white stitched Agehanocho mon of a butterfly (side view) is located on the center back below the collar. Fragile condition; should be displayed flat.

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