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Title |
Japanese Girls Day Doll, c. 1920s |
Object Name |
Doll, Decorative |
Description |
Japanese Girls Day Doll, c. 1920s. Small Japanese figurine used in celebration of Girls's Day. The head, facial features, and hands are painted very pale fleshtones. Black fiber used for hair, may be dyed wool. Hair is shoulder-length (1.5 inches) and loose, with bangs. Figure wears a brocade robe (kimono) with stuffed sleeves in red, silver and orange, with a skirt in taupe, teal and gold. Skirt is gathered and a bright teal lining is revealed on both sides. The figure is wearing a deep purple undergarment, which is only partially visible at the collar, and beneath the skirt. Material appears to be synthetic. Figure is seated on a 1.25 inch black lacquered cylindrical base, and the proper left hand is carved in a grasping gesture and appears to be missing an accessory object. |
Date |
c.1920s |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Artist |
Catalog Number |
2006.066.001 |
Dimensions |
H-4.5 W-5 D-2.5 inches |
Collection |
3D - Household Accessories |
Inscription Text |
n/a |
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." Prior to 1948, Girls' Day was celebrated on March 3. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Day_(Japan) 08/24/2018] |
Search Terms |
Celebration Children Doll Dolls Festivals Figurines Immigrants Japan Japanese Japanese - Festivals Japanese Children's Day Dolls Japanese Girls Day Dolls Toys |
Subjects |
Celebrations Children Children's parties Dolls Families Family Festivals Figurines Immigrants Japan Toys |
Credit line |
SMCHA Collection |