Picturesque Asian kimono robe in a toddler size, made in the 1940s or early 50s for a world-traveling family. This charming 40s rayon Japanese robe has a bold Art Deco print of cranes, hand fans, and flowers in a breezy abstract. It's styled as a traditional Japanese kimono with slits under the armhole seams at the sleeve, a self tie at the chest, and a polka dot lining.

Child's Size
3T to 4T

Measurements
Chest 24, Hip 24.5; Shoulder to Shoulder 11.75, Sleeve Length 5, Neck to Hem 23.5 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
None, made by hand for the tourist trade

Materials
Silky rayon jacquard brocade in vivid abstract Art Deco print with Japanese cranes, florals, fans, drums and urns; colors are tangy bright orange, yellow, white, grass green, royal blue, black; white and navy blue polka dot acetate satin lining

Closure
Self tie at chest

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Never worn but shows its age, the sleeves are basted closed with hand-stitching to show its unworn status, the fabric has an occasional area of stippled black specks and a few ocasional pulls, the stitching throughout is crudely done, has a 1/4-inch hole at left front waist and another at mid-back

Washing Instructions
Warm hand wash, test for colorfastness first, hang to dry, steam if needed; or dry clean

Please note: For garments, all measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths, add two at the bust, one at the waist, two at the hip.

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