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Wood architecture in densely populated areas made firefighting a frequent occurrence in the Edo period (1615–1868). Jackets made of leather or wool offered firefighters protection against the flames. Wool was imported from Europe. The triple ring crest in white is of the “three alternating rings” (<em>mitsurin chigai</em>) type framed in a tortoise shell (<em>kikko</em>) motif, and identified the house with which the wearer was affiliated.
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438359
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Firefighter's Suit (Kaji shōzoku)
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438359
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Firefighter's Suit (Kaji shōzoku)
description
Wood architecture in densely populated areas made firefighting a frequent occurrence in the Edo period (1615–1868). Jackets made of leather or wool offered firefighters protection against the flames. Wool was imported from Europe. The triple ring crest in white is of the “three alternating rings” (<em>mitsurin chigai</em>) type framed in a tortoise shell (<em>kikko</em>) motif, and identified the house with which the wearer was affiliated.
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late 1700s
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en
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Textile
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129.9 x 120 cm (51 1/8 x 47 1/4 in.)
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Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
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2020.423.a
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Wool (rasha); applique and silk and gold thread cord
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Firefighter's Suit (Kaji shōzoku) (火事装束), late 1700s. Japan, Edo period (1615–1868). Wool (rasha); applique and silk and gold thread cord; 129.9 x 120 cm (51 1/8 x 47 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John C. Weber, 2020.423.a
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火事装束
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Japanese Art
didYouKnow
Wool has self-extinguishing properties that protect the wearer from fire.
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Gift of John C. Weber
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2026-05-29 09:00:07.885000
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438359
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Japanese Art
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Japanese Art
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Wool (rasha); applique and silk and gold thread cord
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