Accessory for Doll Set: 1 Square Table
Artifact IDMO 63.4843.16.1
Object Type
Accessory, Doll
Date
ca. 1955
Place MadeJapan, Asia
Medium
Wood, paint
Dimensionssight H 4 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (10.2 cm x 8.9 cm x 8.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionSquare black lacquered wood table with gold leaf decoartion and red lacquered recessed top to hold pair of vases (MO 63.4843.16.10.11). Part of hina doll altar set used on Hina Matsuri (Girls' Day).
Historical NoteMiniature furniture and other household accessories are incorporated into the hina doll altars set up in Japanese households during the Hina-Matsuri, or Girls' Day, festivities on March 3 each year. When set on the altar, this square table holds a pair of vases with cherry blossoms on the first tier and is placed between the emperor and empress dolls.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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