John J. McGrath's Souvenir Hankie (Geisha)

John J. McGrath's Souvenir Hankie (Geisha): The image depicts a hand-drawn scene on fabric, featuring a person dressed in traditional Japanese attire, possibly a kimono, adorned with vibrant colors like purple and red, standing elegantly beside a flowering plant with pink blossoms. In the background, there is a serene landscape with a snow-capped mountain, most likely resembling Mount Fuji, and a range of low hills or distant mountains. Below this picturesque setting, there is a soft depiction of greenery that seems to represent a grassy or vegetated area, adding
John J. McGrath's Souvenir Hankie (Geisha)

The image depicts a hand-drawn scene on fabric, featuring a person dressed in traditional Japanese attire, possibly a kimono, adorned with vibrant colors like purple and red, standing elegantly beside a flowering plant with pink blossoms. In the background, there is a serene landscape with a snow-capped mountain, most likely resembling Mount Fuji, and a range of low hills or distant mountains. Below this picturesque setting, there is a soft depiction of greenery that seems to represent a grassy or vegetated area, adding

Name/Title

John J. McGrath's Souvenir Hankie (Geisha)

Entry/Object ID

chs-014643

Description

John J. McGrath's Souvenir Hankie (Geisha) acquired during his post war military service in Japan, 1950-1953.

Collection

Bahren/Mcgrath Family Collection

Category

McGrath
Families

Acquisition

Notes

5/4/2013 Loaned by Mary Beth Bahren for 2013 "Those Who Served" Exhibit.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950

Place

* Untyped Place

Japan

Continent

Asia

Dimensions

Height

43 cm

Width

43 cm

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

July 12, 2025