Summer Kimono Item Number: Ed5.2933 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Orange girl’s yukata (浴衣), a casual summer kimono with printed pattern goes with sash (Ed5.2933 b). The neck and centre opening are edged with a patterned band. The sleeves are short with a rounded outside corner and an opening under the arms. The yukata is constructed of nine rectangular panels. The front panels are tucked from shoulder to hem. The pattern has morning glory, peony, chrysanthemum, water, bird and scroll motifs in orange, red, white, purple and green. The inside is unlined.
History Of Use
Yukata (浴衣), a casual summer kimono and this yukata is worn by young girls.
Narrative
Jessie M. Miller was a teaching evangelist for the Anglican Church of Canada.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Collected between 1935 and 1968
- Owned by Jessie M. Miller
- Owned by Donovan F. Miller, Dorothy W. Miller and Mrs. Donovan F. Miller before November 9, 1977
- Received from Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor) on November 9, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Jessie M. Miller, Donovan F. Miller, Dorothy W. Miller and Mrs. Donovan F. Miller
- Received from
- Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Collection Date
- between 1935 and 1968
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0422/0123 a