Ukiyo-e and Fashion in the Edo Period: Fashion
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Furisode (Garment with Long Hanging Sleeves), Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 10
October 23, 2012 (Tue) - December 24, 2012 (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 Hanging Sleeves), Edo period, 18th century
Kosode (Garment with Small Wrist Openings), Diagonal stripe and poem design on white figured silk satin ground, Edo period, 17th century
Inro (Medicine case), Maple and cherry tree design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Quincy A. Shaw)