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[Indigo kasuri jacket, Hawaii]
[Indigo kasuri jacket, Hawaii]
[Indigo kasuri jacket, Hawaii]

[Indigo kasuri jacket, Hawaii]

Date1900-1950
Mediumcotton, pearl
DimensionsL: 20.25 in, center back: 19 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineGift of Barbara Kawakami
Object number2004.1.27
Description1 kasuri jacket : cotton, pearl ; 20.25 x 19 (center back) in.;Very fragile indigo blue cotton jacket with cream colored dot design (tie dye), thin mandarin collar, handmade buttonholes, and pearl buttons; patched and reinforced stitching on the inside of front, back and sleeves with cotton fabric (plain blue or blue basket weave design). Long tapered sleeves are cuffed with one pearl button; proper left sleeve is longer (18 in.) than proper right sleeve (17 in.). There are 3 pearl buttons but 4 buttonholes (top button is missing); a placket runs down the front of proper left side; and one small pocket (3 x 3 in.) is located on proper left front.

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