Ukiyo-e and Fashion in the Edo Period: Fashion
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Furisode (Garment with Long Sleeves), Thistle and chrysanthemums design on light orange plain silk, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 10
August 9, 2011 (Tue) - October 10, 2011 (Mon)Introduces the fashion of the Edo period townspeople. Enjoy comparing with the ukiyo-e works exhibited in the same room.
Current exhibit includes:
Furisode (Garment with Long Sleeves), Thistle and chrysanthemums design on light orange plain silk, Edo period, 18th century
Kosode (Garment with Small Wrist Openings), Peony, chrysanthemum, net pattern and fans with wisteria-roundels design on dark blue satin, Edo period, 18th century
Inro (Medicine case), Wild geese and reed design in maki-e lacquer, Meiji period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Quincy A. Shaw)