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Object #     2003-73/1
Object name     Kimono, Furisode
Culture of Origin     Japan
Materials     Silk, Dye, Thread, Silver
Techniques     Embroidered, Dyed
Dimensions     H: 63 in, W: 24 x 25.5 in, L: 41 in
Exhibit Label    

The furisode is the most important formal kimono in a single woman's wardrobe. It is worn on special occasions, including the Coming of Age Day when a woman turns 20 and is traditionally a legal adult and eligible for marriage.
Source     Mrs. Denise Lynch; Mr. John M. Lynch
Credit     Gift of the Evans-Lynch Family


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