Lot 436
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John Lennon

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John Lennon
A Japanese Airlines 'Happi' Coat, the short 'kimono' of white printed cotton decorated with a geometric design in blue, Japanese characters in red [translation: Kotobuki/Longevity] on the back and in white with the letters JAL on the black border - given to John Lennon by Japanese Airlines on The Beatles' trip to Japan, June 30th-July 2nd, 1966, worn by Lennon in Tokyo and photographed by Bob Whitaker on that trip (see lot 361); and a Japanese paper wallet acquired by Lennon on the same Japanese Tour (2)
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Japanese Airlines gave 'Happi' coats to each of the Beatles. According to Beatles researcher Yasuhiro Honda, eight of these coats were specially made for The Beatles Tour. They are larger than the usual coats, one was made for each member of the group, and four for members of their entourage including photographer Robert Whitaker.


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