Name/Title
Toy, MiniatureEntry/Object ID
1995.15.55Description
Toys (?) Miniature Garden, Ornaments c. 1910-1930
"Flower pot" ornament, Japanese style for indoor miniature garden decoration. "Mini mod med figures, bisque monkeys & birds, lanterns, bridges, pagodas, boats and houses, etc. Possibly used in aquarium. 27 pieces in all.
a. figurines k. 1 house, 1 shrine
b. 2 red carp fish l. 2 gates, 1 pavillion
c. 2 bisque monkeys m. 2 lanterns, 1 shrine (used in Japanese gardens)
d. 3 geese, 1 crane n. claybridge
e. 1 boat, 1 sanpan o. dried greens
f. 1 fishing vessel
h. 2 huts (More Down)
i. 1 metal bridge
j. 1 pagoda
Appraiser: Barry Slosberg
Value: $ 30.00
Date: 1995
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This typpe of miniature was used to keep this volunteer. Occuppied & happy during the "polio epidemic" in summer, fall of 1932. When all Philadelphia schools were closed til October of so, and I was sent to Ohio!Material
Clay, metal, rocks, dried greens