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2018.269.90

Paper envelope printed with geometric patterns in red, sage green, and navy ink, and Japanese characters in navy.


2018.269.90

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paper envelope printed with geometric patterns in red, sage green, and navy ink, and Japanese characters in navy.
Long description
Paper envelope printed with geometric patterns in red, sage green, and navy ink, and Japanese characters in navy. The Japanese characters states the name and telephone number of the shop, and the location to be in the Santica mall by Sannomiyacho shrine, Kobe. It also states the products sold at the shop, including engagement and ceremonial supplies, furoshiki wrapping cloth, wash paper, and Kyoto folding fan. A pen written number '4-9' in blue ink is seen on one side of the envelope.
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Joy Hendry
PRM source Joy Hendry
Date
Acquisition information
Donated: 27/10/2018
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Process Printed, Material Plastic Synthetic, Material Glue, Process Glued
Dimensions
Length x Width 268 x 200 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2018.269.90

Search terms: Ritual and Ceremonial, Textile, Ceremonial Object