RARE Antique/Vintage Japanese Fireman's and similar items

Japanese Fireman's Kimono/Jacket Description This unique, antique/vintage Japanese Fireman’s Jacket belonged to my husband. It was given to him as a gift from my mother, who purchased it in the early 1980’s at the Seattle Art Museum store where she worked. He never wore it, but it had been worn prior to purchase. The kimono/jacket has a 2.5” wide band encasing the inner edges with white Japanese calligraphy on both sides (sorry, I don’t know what it says); the inside shoulders are lined in soft blue cotton gauze; and the sleeve hems are lined with a light-colored burgundy cotton. The upper rear of the jacket has the fireman insignia, and there are two white horizontal stripes running across the bottom. The chest has an attached bronze/goldish-colored plastic medallion with raised Japanese calligraphy stamped into it, and a sewn-on piece of fabric designating the fireman’s rank. This vintage fireman’s kimono/jacket is entirely hand-stitched, and most likely a rare garment, especially with the medallion and rank patch. Label: ‘12’ (Written on Neck Label) Size: Small-Medium Fabric: Japanese Cotton? Shoulders: 26” - Extended Chest: 44” Sleeve Length: 3/4 Raglan Length: 31” Click images to enlarge Payment Seller will contact buyer when payment is received to inform buyer of shipment date. Thank you! Shipping Item(s) will be shipped within 1-2 business days after receipt of cleared payment. Business days are Monday - Friday. Please wait for my invoice before paying for multiple items in order to receive a combined shipping discount. Thank you! Terms of Sale Stains/spots/discolorations/defects will be noted. Seller does not guarantee age and/or wearability or useability. Measurements/dimensions are approximate. Items are sold AS IS and are not returnable unless I have misrepresented the item. Please contact seller with questions and for any additional photos prior to bidding. Thank you! Get images that make Supersized seem small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for sellers.