Fireman's coat

19th century

The interior of a fireman’s coat is often decorated with elaborate designs. This one is adorned with a water wheel and splashing water, bringing good wishes for a firefighter.

Cotton cloth with indigo dye (sashiko and tsutsugaki)

38 1/2 x 48 in. (97.79 x 121.92 cm)

Gift of the Christensen Fund

2001.418

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing [on view July 29, 2022 - Jan. 8, 2023].

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