Japanese isegata (kamon) stencils : early Showa era.

Paper stencils (isegata) used for making patterns on kimono fabric. Japanese family crest (kamon) designs cut into Japanese Wachi paper coated with persimmon tannin. Most appear to have been used.

Bibliographic Details
Format:	Photo
Language:	Japanese
Language Notes:	Japanese characters penned on some.
Published:	[Japan] : [publisher not identified], [between 1930 and 1940?]
Subjects:	Stencil work > Japan > History > 20th century. Textile printing > Japan > History > 20th century. Kimonos > Pattern design > History > 20th century. Crests > Japan. Heraldry > Japan.

Description
Summary:	Paper stencils (isegata) used for making patterns on kimono fabric. Japanese family crest (kamon) designs cut into Japanese Wachi paper coated with persimmon tannin. Most appear to have been used.
Item Description:	Title from modern fitted cloth case (Cloverleaf Studio, Tex.). Purchased for the Cushing Library/Laughlin Collection by The Cushing Library. Picture.
Physical Description:	250 stencils ; 10 x 10 cm., in case 12 x 12 x 7 cm.