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Accessory for Doll Set: 2 Diamond Shaped Accessories for Table tops
Image Not Available for Accessory for Doll Set: 2 Diamond Shaped Accessories for Table tops

Accessory for Doll Set: 2 Diamond Shaped Accessories for Table tops

Artifact IDMO 63.4843.16.8-.9
Object Type Accessory, Doll
Date ca. 1955
Gifter
Place MadeJapan, Asia
Medium Wood, paint
Dimensionsapprox. 4 in. W x 3 in. D x 1/2 in. H
2 diamond shapes
Physical DescriptionTwo diamond shaped forms comprised of pink, white, and black stacked pieces made to imitate appearance of hishi-mochi rice cakes; fit into inset on top of diamond tables MO 63.4843.16.6-7. Part of hina doll altar set used during 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. These diamond shaped pieces represent hishi-mochi, a special type of rice cake identified with Hina Matsuri celebrations. They are traditionally placed on tables positioned between the minister dolls on the fourth tier of the altar.
Additional Details
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.
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