Kimono Socks Item Number: 2723/1 f-g from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of women's 'tabi' socks. The two-toed socks, made of a synthetic white fabric with stiffer cotton material in the sole, are open at the heel with four metal fasteners and twisted thread loops.
History Of Use
Tabi are white, lined, split-toed socks for wearing with sandals.
Narrative
Kimono set acquired by donor in 1970, while she was involved with missionaries in the village of Ueda; she wore the kimono for special cermemonies while residing in Japan.
Item History
- Made in Japan during 1945
- Collected in Ueda, Nagano, Japan during 1970
- Owned by Marnie Tunbridge before November 11, 2008
- Received from Marnie Tunbridge (Donor) on November 11, 2008
What
- Name
- Kimono Socks
- Identification Number
- 2723/1 f-g
- Type of Item
- sock
- Material
- synthetic fibre, cotton fibre and metal
- Overall
- height 12.0 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 22.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Marnie Tunbridge
- Received from
- Marnie Tunbridge (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
- Collected in
- Ueda, Nagano, Japan
When
- Creation Date
- during 1945
- Collection Date
- during 1970
- Ownership Date
- before November 11, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on November 11, 2008
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2723/0001 f-g