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Title |
Japanese Girls' Day Dolls, c. 1920s |
Object Name |
Doll |
Description |
Japanese Girls' Day Dolls, c. 1920s. Display includes five porcelain dolls dressed in ceremonial robes. Two dolls are wearing gold robes with orange trim and both are holding Samurai swords and arrows. Dolls are in a seated position. One doll is dressed in a silver and purple robe wearing a head piece. This doll is holding a black rod and is in a seated position. One doll is dressed in a silver robe wearing a head piece. This doll is holding a black rod and is in a seated position. One doll is dressed in a gold and red robe and wearing a head piece. This doll is holding a wooden stand which displays a pair of black slippers. |
Date |
c. 1920s |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2003.235 |
Dimensions |
H-5 W-4 D-2.5 inches |
Dimension Details |
per doll? unclear |
Collection |
3D - Toys |
Inscription Text |
none visible as displayed |
Provenance |
Over 70 years old as of 2003, according to previous catalog information |
Notes |
"Children's Day is a Japanese national holiday which takes place annually on May 5 and is the final celebration in Golden Week. It is a day set aside to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness. It was designated a national holiday by the Japanese government in 1948. It has been a day of celebration in Japan since ancient times. The day was originally called Tango no sekku - one of the five annual ceremonies held at the imperial court - and was celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth moon in the Chinese calendar. After Japan switched to the Gregorian calendar, the date was moved to May 5. It was originally exclusively male celebrating boys and recognizing fathers, but has since been changed to include both male and female children." Girls' Day, when celebrated separately, is May 3rd. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Day_(Japan) 08/24/2018] |
Search Terms |
Children Dolls Japanese Japanese - Festivals Japanese Americans Memorabilia Toys |
Subjects |
Children Dolls Immigrants Memorabilia Toys |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Dr. Margo Houts |