Jacket Item Number: 698/23 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shirushi banten (印半纏), a type of hanten also known as happi (法被, 半被) or coat with a black pattern. The pattern consists of dark geometric designs and large lozenge shapes. There is a wide black band around the neck and partway down the centre opening. On the centre opening band are white Japanese characters. The upper back has 'K.T' inside a lozenge shape in red. The upper inside is lined with blue fabric and the rest is unlined.
History Of Use
There are different styles of hanten (袢纏) for different uses. It is worn as a winter jacket/coat if padded, a workman’s jacket, by traditional shopkeepers or during a festival. Hanten is casual wear and worn over ordinary clothes, not over kimono. This hanten was likely worn by a member of Kikui Jidōsha-bu 菊井自動車部 (Kukui motor group).
Iconographic Meaning
Inscriptions: Front - Kikui Jidōsha-bu 菊井自動車部 (Kukui motor group)
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Peggy Schofield before January 5, 1981
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Peggy Schofield (Seller) on January 5, 1981
What
- Name
- Jacket
- Identification Number
- 698/23
- Type of Item
- jacket
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 98.0 cm, width 123.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Peggy Schofield
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Peggy Schofield (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 5, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on January 5, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0698/0023