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Kimono (furisode)
Japanese
Edo period
19th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk crepe plain weave embroidered with silk and couched wilth gold metallic wrapped thread
Dimensions
159.4 x 123.8 cm (62 3/4 x 48 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.3867
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong-sleeved black silk crepe robe (furisode), worn by noblewoman at court, with design of maple trees, clouds and cherry blossoms embroidered in orange, green, orange, red, gold and white silk and couched with gold-wrapped thread.
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.