Lot 157
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
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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