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Man's Antique Silk Kimono

M
12 years ago
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Description

This is a handmade silk kimono and obi, made for a tall man. The fabric is a beautiful butterfly pattern. It comes from 1904 or 1905, because it was made for my grandfather, George Freeland, who built the Pioneer Inn, the oldest hotel in Hawaii. He was 6'5", so it is a longer than usual kimono. 

It is in excellent condition with no holes, rips, or tears. 

Category Vintage Textiles and Clothing
Medium Silk
Distinguishing marks none
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 58” from collar to hem
64” from sleeve edge to sleeve edge
30-1/2” from armpit to armpit

OBI: 93-1/2” long x 8-1/2” wide
Date Period 1905
Weight not known
History My grandfather, George Freeland, arrived in Lahaina, Maui in 1901 and almost immediately began the building of the historical Pioneer Inn. My mother acquired this kimono when he died in 1925, and she gave it to me.
Price Paid (If known) heirloom
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