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AB 76-85

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  • AB 799 Sensu (front)
  • AB 83-8 Uchiwa
  • AB 1106 c Yatate
  • AB 990b Necklace
  • AB 69-4 Wagasa
  • AB 456 Purse
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  • AB 86-4 Hat (side)
  • 2009.195.1 Key Chain (front)
  • 2009.113.1 a-c Hairpin & Box
  • 2009.110.1 a-d Hair Accessory Set
  • AB 1006 Sensu (open)
  • AB 66-16 Wagasa
  • AB 55-36 Purse (closed)
  • AB XX 81 Wagasa
  • AB 56-30 b Wagasa (open)
  • AB 76-85 Purse
  • 2013.XX.9 Sensu (open)
  • AB 890 Sensu (front)
  • AB 76-110 Sensu
What is it?
Purse
What is it made of?
Silk/Fabric/Velvet/Ink
Where is it from?
Japan
When was it made?
pre-1976
Object ID
AB 76-85
Description

This small purse or money pouch is made in the shape of a baby doll. The doll figure is in an outstretched position on its stomach, covered in green silk clothing with a geometric floral design and a pink, white, orange, and silver collar. The body of the doll makes up the purse. A brown velvet drawstring is on its back. The face is made of fabric, with string for hair and drawn features. 

This object was donated to the Boston Children's Museum by the Citizens of Kyoto, Japan in 1976 to honor the BostonKyoto Sister City relationship and the move of The Japanese House to Boston.

Credit
Donated by the citizens of Kyoto, Japan, 1976
AB 76-85 Purse