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Michael Tanimura collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2017.001

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two knock-down dolls that were used in a carnival game. The dolls were created during the World War II era and are caricatures of Japan's Prime Minister at the time, General Tojo. There may originally have been companion dolls of Hitler and Mussolini.

Dates

  • circa 1940s

Extent

1 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Received from Michael Tanimura

General

Stack 03 Cabinet 04 Shelf 01 (Box 01 of 01)

Title
Michael Tanimura collection
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository

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