Ukiyo-e and Fashion in the Edo Period: Fashion
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Uchikake (Outer garment), Peach trees and courtly party scene in March design on white figured satin, Edo period, 18th-19th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 10
February 28, 2012 (Tue) - April 22, 2012 (Sun)Introduces the fashion of the Edo period townspeople. Enjoy comparing with the ukiyo-e works exhibited in the same room.
Current exhibit includes:
Uchikake (Outer garment), Bamboo curtains and ornamental perfumed sachet design on red figured satin, Edo period, 18th century
Inro, (Medicine Case), With crane design in maki-e, Edo period, 19th century