Red and Brown Kimono and Underskirt, O-Mika (ensemble)

Costume

Identifier
C-075_a-b
Date:
1913
Description:
Red and brown kimono and red and cream underskirt (koshimaki). Worn possibly in O-Mika.

Item Details:
C-075_a  A red silk crepe short kimono lined with brown fine wool. A deep band of brown is also around the hem. The kimono has a white cotton collar (semi detached) and is decorated around the neck with lurex and white silk flowers. A label reading MADE IN JAPAN is inside the collar. Cotton tape ties are stitched to the center back.
C-075_b  A red silk crepe wrap-around underskirt with a cream wool band at the top and cotton ties. A label reading MADE IN JAPAN is inside the hem.
Extent:
2
Medium:
Wool, Cotton, Silk, Metal

Related collections
Ruth St. Denis UCLA Costume Collection
Related Storage Locations
Costume Box 015
Rights