Man’s Under-Kimono (Nagajuban) with “Italy in Ethiopia” Symbols

ca. 1935–45

Not on view

The League of Nations condemned Italy in 1935 for invading Ethiopia and Somaliland (now Somalia), three years after having chastised Japan for its occupation of Manchuria. The Japanese government widely promoted the Italian invasion, resulting in numerous propagandistic “Italy in Ethiopia” fabrics. This design combines maps, silhouettes, photographic images, drawings, and flags. The Italian flag retained the cruciform emblem seen on this textile until 1945.

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第二次エチオピア戦争模様長襦袢
Title: Man’s Under-Kimono (Nagajuban) with “Italy in Ethiopia” Symbols
Period: Shōwa period (1926–89)
Date: ca. 1935–45
Culture: Japan
Medium: Plain-weave silk with printing
Dimensions: Overall: 53 × 52 in. (134.6 × 132.1 cm)
Classification: Costumes
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2014
Object Number: 2014.231
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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