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Vintage Japanese Fireman Jacket Showa Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A vintage Japanese Fireman's Jacket (known as hikeshi-banten in Japanese) woven with heavy cotton and decorated with stencil resist dye circa 1920s Showa Period. These types of jackets were traditionally worn by firemen in Japan, a very important profession during Edo and Meiji time when fire could be extremely devastating for the wood buildings.
The jacket features a wide red band flanked by two thin white bands along the shoulder, and two white bands around the waist. On the lapels, kanji characters read "Upper Town Fire Station" and "Member". On the back within the white circle, it displays large words "Upper Town" in a circle.
When fully opened as shown in picture 1, it measures: 36"h x 52" w. Chest and Waist 26", Sleeve Length 13". The listed measurement is for parcel only.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	cotton
Condition:	Good. Minor even fading as expected.
Creation Date:	1920s
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	593229

Dimensions

W.	52 in;	H.	36 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	132.08 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

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