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Katagami Stencil
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The Jessie L. Clough Art Memorial for Teaching
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20231018_katagami_006
Abstract
Katagami stencil made from multiple layers of thin, durable mulberry bark paper (washi) laminated together with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu). This treatment makes the paper waterproof, flexible, and strong enough to withstand repeated dyeing, as these stencils were used to print patterns on silk and cotton fabric in Japan during the Meiji Period (1850–1912). The foreground is made up of repeated hatching, tight and loose, in the shape of butterflies. There are two full butterflies and two that are suggested. There are thin and long lines that are connected to bloomed flowers and leaves. The flowers have a U-shaped pattern cut out. Outside of the subtracted area, along the left-hand border is a signature of writing and a circle connected to the writing, all in ink. On the opposite side of the signature, there are light brush strokes repeated down the border.
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This object was photographed and inventoried during 2024 by Alana Reece-Walker ('26). Please note that the date issued field refers to the date of the digital object's creation. The temporal coverage field contains date information for the actual physical object, when known.