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Raincoat

Japanese

Artwork Details

Raincoat
20th century
Japanese
silk
50 in (127 cm)
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2013/2.490

Description

Subject Matter:

Michiyuki is a type of garment that is similar to haori but is a specialized coat that is only worn outdoors. Michiyuki typically have square necklines and buttoned fronts.

Physical Description:

Plain cyan-gray silk michiyuki with no inner lining (hitoe).

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