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Japanese Sashiko Fireman's Coat | Taisho era

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Japanese Sashiko Fireman's Coat | Taisho era

Japanese Sashiko Fireman's Coat | Taisho era

Reversible firefighter's hanten 半纏 (heavier weight coat made popular in the 18th century) with sashiko 刺し子 (traditional hand stitching or quilting used as reinforcement and decoration) throughout.  The coat is made from multiple layers of cotton held together with upwards of 100 stitches per square inch.

<Letter in a circle on the back>

両河内 Ryogochi

両河内村 Ryogochi Village:

From 1889 (Meiji 22) to 1961 (Showa 36) was a village that belonged to Ihara County 庵原郡 in central Shizuoka Prefecture. Currently located in the western part of Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. Lovely patina 

On collar lettering (Right)

第七部消防手: 7th unit firefighter

On collar lettering (Left)

両河内村消防組: Ryogochi Village Fire Department

  • Dyed Cotton
  • Taisho Era. 
  • 48.5” x 35.5” (width, height)
  • SKU: FT-Y3487

 

$138.25

Original: $395.00

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Japanese Sashiko Fireman's Coat | Taisho era

$395.00

$138.25

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Reversible firefighter's hanten 半纏 (heavier weight coat made popular in the 18th century) with sashiko 刺し子 (traditional hand stitching or quilting used as reinforcement and decoration) throughout.  The coat is made from multiple layers of cotton held together with upwards of 100 stitches per square inch.

<Letter in a circle on the back>

両河内 Ryogochi

両河内村 Ryogochi Village:

From 1889 (Meiji 22) to 1961 (Showa 36) was a village that belonged to Ihara County 庵原郡 in central Shizuoka Prefecture. Currently located in the western part of Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. Lovely patina 

On collar lettering (Right)

第七部消防手: 7th unit firefighter

On collar lettering (Left)

両河内村消防組: Ryogochi Village Fire Department

  • Dyed Cotton
  • Taisho Era. 
  • 48.5” x 35.5” (width, height)
  • SKU: FT-Y3487