Fireman's Coat (Hikeshibanten), 19th century
Japanese
Plain weave cotton with cotton darning stitching (sashiko), painted design
39 3/4 x 46 1/2 inches (101 x 118.1 cm)
Purchased with funds contributed by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust, The Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Maude de Schauensee, Theodore R. and Barbara B. Aronson, Edna and Stanley C. Tuttleman, The Hamilton Family Foundation, and Maxine and Howard H. Lewis in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Museum, 2000
2000-113-14
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Japanese
Plain weave cotton with cotton darning stitching (sashiko), painted design
39 3/4 x 46 1/2 inches (101 x 118.1 cm)
Purchased with funds contributed by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust, The Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Maude de Schauensee, Theodore R. and Barbara B. Aronson, Edna and Stanley C. Tuttleman, The Hamilton Family Foundation, and Maxine and Howard H. Lewis in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Museum, 2000
2000-113-14
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Looking Questions
- What shape is this coat? Where are its neck and sleeves?
- How many people do you see? What are they doing?
- Look for a tool that a Japanese fireman might use. What else reminds you of fires?
- What is happening? Make up your own story based on this image.
- Read Momotarō the Peach Boy. What scene is depicted here?
- Does Momotarō look strong or weak? How can you tell?
- Compare Momotarō's and the ogre's eyebrows. What feelings do they express?
