Traditional Japanese Designs in Textiles, Stencils and Costumes (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1981 June 25 - 1981 October 1

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in June 25, 1981 and closed October 1, 1981. Located in Section 1A, Floor 1 in Gallery 77 at the American Museum of Natural History. "Traditional Japanese Designs in Textiles, Stencils and Costumes: The Tom and Frances Blakemore Collection" was a touring exhibition of old Japanese textile stencils, period clothing and large textile items.

Summary

"Traditional Japanese Designs in Textiles, Stencils and Costumes: The Tom and Frances Blakemore Collection" was a touring exhibition of old Japanese textile stencils, period clothing and large textile items. More than 50 stencils were highlighted in the exhibit, the designs of which were drawn largely from mythological figures and nature. In addition to a selection of textiles and costumes, the exhibition featured a series of flat wooden figures dressed in textiles of the Meiji period. The items on display were collected by Thomas L. Blakemore and his artist wife, Frances, and were on view in Gallery 77 of the American Museum of Natural History from June 25 through October 1, 1981.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, May 11, 1981. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Gallery 77.
Location of exhibition.

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