OMOCHA-E. COLOURFUL JAPANESE PAPER DOLLS WITH KIMONO AND WESTERN DRESS].

ミクニキセカヱ. [Mikuni Kisekae].
[Japanese Dress-up Paper Dolls].

No place of publication. ミクニ. [Mikuni]. (Circa 1925). Stock ID #171348

4 small colourful sheets each with female paper dolls and their accompanying Japanese and western costume (front and rear views) and their possessions. 20.7 x 14.5cm, a little staining on reverse but nonetheless very good copies.

A delightful series of Japanese paper dolls with colourfully printed kimono and Western dresses printed on 4 sheets. Kimono and dresses can be separated along perforated lines. Other accessories for girls, such as bags, umbrellas, and musical instruments are included. The dolls may change their attire according to the occasion, daily outings, special outings, such as concert performance and visits. One of the sheets shows a traditional married woman with a Japanese hairstyle, kitchen utensils and a tea set. This was a time when Japanese and Western style clothing for either ordinary and special occasions were now part of Japanese society and this small group offers a charming snapshot of the imaginative play of a 1920s Japanese girl.

Cut out omocha-e or toy prints in such good condition as these four, have survived in small numbers only.

When referring to this item please quote stockid 171348.

Price: $295.00 AU

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