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Beaded dress

Description: Evening dress of turquoise blues and shades of pink silk chiffon with beaded bodice. Full-length dress has 3 pink chrysanthemum flowers, one wraps around left side bodice, one at center front hemline, and other at center back hemline of skirt. The pattern of the petals continues beyond the flowers in shades of turquoise blue. Round neckline and hemlines are cut along the petal shapes. Bodice is accented with bugle beads in self-colors throughout. Bracelet length sleeves with covered snap closur… more
Date: 1980
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Beaded evening dress

Description: Dress of color blocked blue, pink, and orange silk chiffon gently patterned from the bust to hem with multicolored butterflies, exotic flowers, and blue and green blades of grass. The full-length dress is embellished with horizontal stripes of bugle beads that are spaced farther apart as they reach the bottom of the dress; butterflies, flowers, and grass blades are embellished with seed and bugle beads. Band collar; straight, unstructured silhouette. Top of dress is blue, middle is pink, and bo… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Beaded graphic dress

Description: Dress of bright green silk chiffon printed with multicolor shapes and with all-over scattered sequins and beading. The printed design includes circles, flowers, and fluid lines and triangles in shades of pink, yellow, blue, orange, and violet. The sequins are clear, and are secured with tiny colored beads, the colors of which match the color of the dress over which they are sewn. The full-length A-line sheath has a high,round neckline and U-shaped back with beaded band trim at neckline. The lon… more
Date: 1973
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Bias-cut dress

Description: Trapeze dress of natural colored lightweight wool. Bracelet length sleeves; asymmetric collar with closure of four brown buttons at left and barred buttonholes. Street length. Constructed with diagonal bias cut lower panel from left armseye to right side seam. Right side inset seam pocket. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Plantation"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Miyake, Issey

[Bicycle parking]

Description: Photograph of bicycle parking in Tokyo, Japan. A row of bikes leads from foreground to background. A pedestrian walkway is visible to the right of the bicycle parking. The walkway passes rows of shops.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

Cape

Description: Cape made from an antique Japanese obi brocade of red, gold, orange, browns, etc. on a cream ground. Embroidery is of cranes, mums, and other flowers. The cape is mid-length, with one button and loop at neck and with "tie" of same material as an extension of standing collar. Center front opening. Box pleats at sides. Sleeveless, with flap-covered slits at center front sides for arms. Lined in ecru silk with inside slit pocket at left. Label: "Kobayashi / Made in Tokyo Japan"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Kobayashi

[Ceiling Painting]

Description: Photograph of a ceiling painting in process at the Yakushiji Temple in Nara, Japan. The painting rests against a wall in the right foreground. A doorway is visible in the foreground leading to an outdoor sink. The green landscape is visible in the background.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Ceramic figures]

Description: Photograph of ceramic figures for sale in Shigaraki, Japan. Rows of figures small to large are visible in the foreground. The figures are on sale outside of a store. The figures depict bears, turtles, frogs, and men wearing green robes.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Children's street fair]

Description: Photograph of a children's street fair in Kyoto, Japan. A street is visible in the foreground leading into the background.. The street is decorated with white scrolls hung from the buildings. Two children are visible in the foreground playing with a drum.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Chinzan-so Garden]

Description: Photograph of the Chinzan-so Garden in Tokyo, Japan. Plants and trees are visible in the foreground. A bamboo roof and an orange sign are visible in the foreground. Another roof is visible in the background.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Chinzan-so Garden]

Description: Photograph of the Chinzan-so Garden in Tokyo, Japan. A garden path is visible in the foreground. A wooden bench is visible on the path leading to a small building. The path and building are surrounded by greenery.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[City house]

Description: Photograph of a house in the city of Kyoto, Japan. In the foreground, a black metal fence is visible in front of the house exterior wall. A window sticks out from the wall in the center foreground. The wall is made of wood and stone and topped with a tile roof.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[City House]

Description: Photograph of a house in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The outer gate of the house is visible in the foreground. Behind the gate, trees are visible in front of the house.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Clay sculpture]

Description: Photograph of a the yard at the Kiyomizu Pottery Community in Kyoto, Japan. A clay sculpture is visible in the foreground in front of piles of wood. A chain link fence is visible in the background. Numerous people wait behind the fence.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Climbing kiln]

Description: Photograph of a climbing kiln in Shigaraki, Japan. In the foreground, a low overhang shades the kiln. The kiln body is visible under the wooden roof. Light from outside is visible in the background.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Climbing kiln]

Description: Photograph of a climbing kiln in Shigaraki, Japan. A section of the kiln is visible in the foreground underneath a wooden roof. A hole in the kiln wall is visible in the center foreground.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

Coat and cape

Description: A) Coat of black wool/cashmere blend. Single breasted, large notched lapels, in the car/pant/suburban style. B) Decorative overlay is made of bright red cotton/polyester blend. Coat sleeves fit in supportive arm holes that are connected by support structure fabric across the back of shoulders. Long ribbons connect to armseye and support layers and flow down past length of coat. Flowers of the same material but variations in color are attached to ribbons. Red overlay should be tied close so tha… more
Date: Spring 2015
Creator: Kawakubo, Rei

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of blue, aqua and white rayon/nylon blend brocade with gold metallic lurex threads in stylized chrysanthemum flower and semi-circle or rainbow motif. Knee-length. Center front zipper is hidden by ivory satin placket with 5 self-covered buttons. Double collar of brocade under and ivory satin upper. Short sleeves. Two patch pockets with flaps and ivory satin covered button on front at sides. Princess seams. Inverted pleat in back starts at waistline; half belt band on back waistlin… more
Date: 1960/1970
Creator: Mori, Hanae

[Community building]

Description: Photograph of the Kiyomizu Pottery Community building in Kyoto, Japan. The side of the building is visible in the foreground. Tree branches and a bush intersect the foreground. A concrete lantern and a white scroll are visible outside of the building.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Construction]

Description: Photograph of a construction area at the Yakushiji Temple in Nara, Japan. In the foreground, wood constructions are visible. An arm is visible in the top right of the frame. Legs are visible through the opening in the bottom left corner.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray

[Construction site]

Description: Photograph of a house under construction in Shigaraki, Japan. The side of the house is visible in the foreground. A white truck and a pile of dirt sit in front of the house. The roof is complete but the walls are not finished on the house. A workman is visible on the second story through the house frame.
Date: 1978
Creator: Gough, Ray
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