Made in Japan Pair of WWI-style ceramic figures, 1921-1941

Name/Title

Made in Japan Pair of WWI-style ceramic figures, 1921-1941

Entry/Object ID

2021.124.1

Description

Acc. No. 21.124.1 A, B Subject Category: Household, WWI Date or Period: 1921-1941 Objects: figurines Description: Two ceramic figurines, molded and painted to suggest they are wearing WWI uniforms in mostly brown. Some of the color has worn off. On the reverse is incised 'Made in Japan'. Size (each): L 3 inches. History of Object: A pair of figurines in World War I-style uniforms, produced during the time frame when imports from Japan were required to have the country and 'Made In' documented, circa 1921-1941. The figurines were found in the basement of 2849 Jackson St. Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund / Estate sale team Catalog Date: 11/03/2021