Accessory for Doll Set: 2 Vases with Bouquet of Flowers
Artifact IDMO 63.4843.16.10-.11
Object Type
Accessory, Doll
Date
ca. 1955
Place MadeJapan, Asia
Medium
Wood, paint
DimensionsOverall H 6 in (15.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionAccessory for Doll Set:2 bouquets of flowers in silver painted wood vases
Part of Imperial Court doll set for Girl's Day celebrated in Japan on March 3. Set consists of 15 dolls: Emperor, Empress, 3 Ladies in Waiting, 5 Musicians, and 5 Ministers. See MO 63.4843.1-.15.
Part of Imperial Court doll set for Girl's Day celebrated in Japan on March 3. Set consists of 15 dolls: Emperor, Empress, 3 Ladies in Waiting, 5 Musicians, and 5 Ministers. See MO 63.4843.1-.15.
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, these vases are placed between the emperor and empress dolls on the first tier of the altar.
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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