Yusuraume (Korean Cherry) - right (174 R)

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Museum number 174
Uemura number / title ; "Haze-some 25"
Folder location 3rd shelf
Sample location right (174 R)
Fiber type silk
Color dark brown
Dyestuff (Japanese common name) ゆすら梅 : Yusuraume
Dye (English common name) Korean Cherry
Dyestuff (botanical name) Cerasus tomentosa (Thunb.) Wall. (Prunus tomentosa Thunb.)
Plant part bark /dried (?)
Dyestuff extraction boiled in water
Auxiliary agent in dye bath -
Mordant iron
Other auxiliary agent -
Uemura's notes Actual use of this plant as dyestuff was unknown.
Uemura's date Kyoto