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December 13, 2010

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LOT 157

Lot 157

Fire-Fighter’s Coat, Hikeshi-banten, Edo Period, Mid-19th Century

Fire-Fighter’s Coat, Hikeshi-banten, Edo Period, Mid-19th Century
Lot 157 Details
Fire-Fighter’s Coat, Hikeshi-banten, Edo Period, Mid-19th Century

With heavily quilted panels of cotton cloth joined together with Sashiko stitches and dyed indigo blue, along with a pair of gloves and hood
height 42.5" — 108 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $2,640
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Fire-Fighter’s Coat, Hikeshi-banten, Edo Period, Mid-19th Century
  • Fire-Fighter’s Coat, Hikeshi-banten, Edo Period, Mid-19th Century
Note:

Sashiko stitching involved layering several pieces of cotton cloth over one another and then passing a needle through the thick pieces of textile. This method reinforced the clothing so that it absorbed water easily and further added a layer of protection when fighting fires

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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