Kimono
Made of black silk with a light blue lining, and embroidered with Japanese motifs in black and white silk thread, this kimono was once in the wardrobe of Countess Klára Hadik-Barkóczy, née Zichy (1875–1946). It has the label of Ignaz Bittmann (1851–1913) sewn into the lining; the Viennese textile manufacturer was one of the largest producers of children’s clothing in Austria-Hungary, a manufacturer of lingerie, and a purveyor to the…