Embroidered Silk Kimono Dressing Gown
Date1890-1910
Object NameKimono
Mediumsilk, silk thread, wadding
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsBust: 132cm
Waist: 132cm
Length: 146cm
Waist: 132cm
Length: 146cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2004 by Mrs Margaret Gillan.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS071308
About MeAs the Japanese embraced Western culture and adopted its dress, traditional costume was abandoned for suits and gowns. Discarded kimonos found their way to Europe, and were snapped up by lovers of Japanese culture. This pale pink, silk kimono dressing-gown was given to the donor by a friend who had acquired it in the early 20th century. It was originally a Japanese under-robe known as a nagajuban, which was worn with a matching kimono. The distinctively long sleeves suggest that the robe was worn by a young unmarried woman. It was later altered to become a western style dressing gown with the addition of the embroidery.More About Me
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Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century
Qing Dynasty, mid - late 19th century
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Qing Dynasty, 19th century
