Photograph of an adjunct temple in the Yakushiji Temple Complex of Nara, Japan. In the foreground, two stone lanterns (ishidoros) are visible. The temple is visible behind the lanterns. Trees are visible in the right background.
Photograph of the Chinzan-so Garden in Tokyo, Japan. In the foreground, a bamboo fence is visible. The hill slopes down towards trees in the background.
Blouse of white silk blouse. Long sleeves with closure of two buttons on vented cuffs. Center front button down closure trimmed with two tucks at each side. Turn down collar extends to form extra long ties. Designer label: Adolfo / New York
This queen sized bedspread, screen printed on cotton velvet, was created while Spear studied at Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The bedspread gradates from purples to blues with long wave shapes in a pale yellow gold color.
a) Tunic-length top of red pleated silk with black floral Japanese print. Rounded neckline with ruffle edge. Tunic is diamond shaped with armholes at elbow. Designer label: Adolfo / New York b) Sash of self fabric.
Woman's cape coat of bright royal blue brushed wool, twill weave fabric. Mid-length; flat collar with rounded corners. Center front opening; closure by four round buttons covered with black wool fabric and bound buttonholes. Modified princess seams from front shoulder yoke with modified cape style sleeves in large circular cut from side back panel and sewn at front side at upper portion and lower end of coat; inside sleeve, large amscye to lower end. Lower portion of coat flared. Vertical welt pockets placed at sides near curve overlap of sleeve. Unlined. Length: 35 3/5" (90.8 cm) Designer label: Adolfo / New York
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photograph of the Chinzan-so Garden in Tokyo, Japan. A large tree is visible in the foreground on a hill. A building is visible at the bottom of the hill surrounded by greenery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocktail dress of black crepe de chine in shift style with over dress of strips of matching fabric. Sleeveless; Rounded V-shaped neckline dips deeper in back. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in black chiffon. Style number on white grosgrain at hem: MU 122 / 1976
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.
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.
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.
Woman's tangerine linen two-piece ensemble. a) Blouse. Pointed, turn down collar with slightly off centered hidden button closure with two buttons at lower hem. Sleeveless. Diagonal-edged panel across upper right bodice from right shoulder to lower front closure edge, with line of drawnwork along diagonal edge. Straight cut bodice with small slits at lower side seams. Straight hemline. Unlined. Designer label: Shamask Original Retailer label: Moss Size 6 and care tags. b) Culottes. Medium length. Full, straight legs with elasticized waistline. Line of drawnwork with tuck extension at outer leg seams. Inseam pockets each side behind tuck. Labels same as blouse.
Photograph of a street scene in Kyoto, Japan. In the foreground, shops line the street. Two cyclists are visible in the center of the street next to a parked car. Walkers in yellow hats are visible in the background.
Photograph of a dirt road in Shigaraki, Japan. The dirt road is visible in the center foreground leading into the background. The road is lined with buildings and a grassy embankment. A smokestack and more buildings are visible up the hill in the background.
Photograph of doors in the Chinzan-so Garden in Tokyo, Japan. Dark wooden doors are visible in the foreground. A white sign with with writing is visible in the bottom left foreground.
Dress of black cotton jersey knit; boat neck; long sleeve; lower-calf length; low waistband; tucks front and back, top and bottom; pockets at side; 9 gold tone buttons CF; white cotton jersey knit trim; raglan sleeves; shoulder pads. Skirt is lined in black. Designer's label at cb neckline: "Chanel / Boutique"
Evening gown of white polyester chiffon with green fern print. Full length. V-shaped satin neckline with green topstitching and short ruffle bordered in green. Sleeveless arm holes with short handkerchief capped sleeves in green fern print. Bodice draped in fern printed fabric matching sleeves. White outer dress is printed in fern pattern below knees. White polyester underdress/lining. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "Bellville / Sassoon / London" Size and cleaning instructions tags attached to designer label.
Dress of crown, narrow wale chocolate brown corduroy. Midi length, Elbow length dolman sleeves with brown twill cuffs; matching brown fabric on shoulders. Rounded neckline and center front placket opening in matching twill. Lined in dark olive green synthetic. B) Belt of matching brown twill with hook & bar closure; 1 1/2" wide.
(a) Shirt of silk. Top and sleeves of beige silk doupioni. Collar bone area, back yoke, and 4" of hem are beige silk with grey dots. Peter Pan-like collar. Placket with four buttons. Decorative bone-colored trim at sleeve end, hem, and separation of fabrics. Long sleeve. Designer label at center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene (b) Midi skirt of loose weave linen. Flare. Cartridge pleating at waist. Pockets. Deco trim at hem. (c) Belt of woven twill weave fabric. White and blue/grey.
Evening wrap gown of silk; black and gold metallic "Abraham" brand jacquard fabric in floral motif, black flowers; "spaghetti" straps of metallic thread; floor length; slight train in back.
Photograph of a fence at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. In the foreground, a concrete fence sits perpendicular to a bamboo and straw fence. The fences border a gravel road. Trees are visible in the background behind the fences.
Photograph of a pottery workshop in Shigaraki, Japan. In the foreground, a craftsman puts the finishing touches on a large vessel. The workshop is visible behind the man.
A) Dress of large floral printed silk organza. White background with pink, blue, and purple roses and green foliage. Large puffed short sleeves with band at bottom, bodice has large tuck down center front trimmed with tiny self-covered buttons, zipper at center back, peter-pan collar with detachable over-collar of white. Skirt has 4 wide overlapping horizontal tucks about 5 inches below the waist, a 14-inch hem, and is gathered to bodice at waistline. Waistline is trimmed with a purple satin sash with a bow at center front. Designer's label hidden inside under collar at left: "Chanel / Creations - Paris" "Made in France" B) separate slip of nude silk(?), full-length.
Photograph of a hill in the Chinzan-so Garden in Tokyo, Japan. The hillside is visible in the foreground. A building is visible behind the hill. The building is covered in vines.
Photograph of the Kiyomizu Pottery Community in Kyoto, Japan. A garden path is visible in the foreground. The pathway is lined by bamboo on the right side and a building on the left side.
Detail photograph of a rock garden in the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. A large rock is visible in the center foreground. Another rock is visible in the background in front of the rock border.
Photograph of a wooden structure in the Chinzan-so Garden of Tokyo, Japan. The wooden structure is visible in the foreground. Greenery is visible in the background.
Photograph of the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The structural architecture of the gymnasium is visible in the foreground. The gymnasium was designed by Kenzo Tange.
C) Hat of brown felt in fedora inspired style. Round brim with black grosgrain ribbon hatband with bow on left. Brown leather sweatband. Lined in champaign satin. Part of "Annie Hall" ensemble, including vest, pants, hat, and shoes. Measurements: Side to Side: 25 cm. Front to Back: 32 cm. Height: 17 cm.
Photograph of a hearse in Hiroshima, Japan. The hearse is visible in the foreground driving across a bridge. The city of Hiroshima is visible in the background.
Photograph of the Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. The shrine is visible in the left foreground. A person walks by the shrine. Another building and trees are visible in the background.
Photograph of the Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. The front of a building is visible in the foreground. A covered stairway is partially visible in the right foreground. The building has a black tile roof.
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