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Samurai doll, possibly Sanada Nobushige, from Boys’ Day, ca. 1930-1940
Boy’s Day (Tango no Sekku) is traditionally celebrated with the display of samurai armor or samurai dolls, and with carp streamers (koinobori). This doll may be representing the samurai Sanada Nobushige (also called Sanada Yukimura). In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey Gatzert Elementary School was of Japanese descent and all of these children were incarcerated…
ID Number:1973.5711.27
Date:1930-1940
Two dolls from Boys’ Day, ca. 1930-1940
Boy’s Day (Tango no Sekku) is traditionally celebrated with the display of samurai armor or samurai dolls, and with carp streamers (koinobori). This pairing of a samurai doll (left) and a mythological figure (right) is uncommon, and so this pair may have been incorrectly put together as a set. In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey…
ID Number:1973.5711.30
Date:1930-1940
Two court dolls from a Girls’ Day set, ca. 1930-1940
Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) is traditionally celebrated with a display of decorative dolls representing the Imperial Court. The dolls and accessories are arranged on a series of platforms, draped in red cloth. These figures may be Ebisu and Daikokuten among the Seven Lucky Gods. In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey Gatzert Elementary School was of Japanese…
ID Number:1973.5711.31
Date:1930-1940
Two dolls from Boys’ Day, ca. 1930-1940
Boy’s Day (Tango no Sekku) is traditionally celebrated with the display of samurai armor or samurai dolls, and with carp streamers (koinobori). These red haired characters are from a Noh and Kabuki classical dance called “Shojo.” In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey Gatzert Elementary School was of Japanese descent and all of these children were…
ID Number:1973.5711.33
Date:1930-1940
Two dolls from Boys’ Day, ca. 1930-1940
Boy’s Day (Tango no Sekku) is traditionally celebrated with the display of samurai armor or samurai dolls, and with carp streamers (koinobori). These may be dancers or performers of some kind. In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey Gatzert Elementary School was of Japanese descent and all of these children were incarcerated during WWII. Because they…
ID Number:1973.5711.34
Date:1930-1940
Emperor and Empress dolls from a Girls’ Day set, ca. 1930-1940
Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) is traditionally celebrated with a display of decorative dolls representing the Imperial Court. The dolls are arranged on a series of platforms, draped in red cloth. At the top of the display are the Emperor and Empress. In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey Gatzert Elementary School was of Japanese descent and all…
ID Number:1973.5711.36
Date:1930-1940
Emperor and Empress dolls from a Girls’ Day set, ca. 1930-1940
Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) is traditionally celebrated with a display of decorative dolls representing the Imperial Court. The dolls are arranged on a series of platforms, draped in red cloth. At the top of the display are the Emperor and Empress. In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey Gatzert Elementary School was of Japanese descent and all…
ID Number:1973.5711.37
Date:1930-1940
Decorative Hagoita paddle, ca. 1930-1940
This paddle is called "Hagoita" and is associated with a game called Hanetsuki. These highly decorative versions are usually not used for play but are given as a good luck gift to girls on their first New Year.In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey Gatzert Elementary School was of Japanese descent and all of these children…
ID Number:1973.5711.40
Date:1930-1940
Decorative Hagoita paddle, ca. 1930-1940
This paddle is called "Hagoita" and is associated with a game called Hanetsuki. These highly decorative versions are usually not used for play but are given as a good luck gift to girls on their first New Year. In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey Gatzert Elementary School was of Japanese descent and all of these…
ID Number:1973.5711.41
Date:1930-1940
Two small carp streamers for celebrating Boys’ Day, ca. 1930-1940
Boy’s Day (Tango no Sekku) is traditionally celebrated with the display of samurai armor or samurai dolls, and with carp streamers (koinobori). In 1942, the majority of the student body of the Bailey Gatzert Elementary School was of Japanese descent and all of these children were incarcerated during WWII. Because they were only able to take a few belongings with…
ID Number:1973.5711.43
Date:1930-1940