Ukiyo-e and Fashion in the Edo Period: Fashion
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Katabira (Unlined summer garment), Bamboo curtain and wisteria design on black ramie ground, Formerly owned by vassal of the Kurume Clan, Edo period, 18th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 10
July 14, 2015 (Tue) - September 6, 2015 (Sun)Introduces the fashion of the Edo period townspeople. Enjoy comparing with the ukiyo-e works exhibited in the same room.
Current exhibit includes:
Katabira (Unlined summer garment), Bamboo curtain and wisteria design on black ramie ground, Formerly owned by vassal of the Kurume Clan, Edo period, 18th century
Kazuki Veil, Summer and autumn grasses design on white silk ground, Edo period, 19th century (Private collection)
Inro (Medicine case), Reed and tortoise design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Quincy A. Shaw)