This is a kimono that my grandfather on my dad's side got when he served in the Marines in China. It has to be at least 100 years old. My grandfather served in the Marines in 1921. He claims it came from royalty during the Peking dynasty. But my grandfather was well-known for his exaggeration. So I accept his stories with a bit of skepticism.
It is starting to fall apart at the seams, but mom took it and she and my sister had it framed for me. I love having this bit of history preserved forever. The hard part is now I have to decide who gets it in my will!
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