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Miss Yamaguchi
Miss Yamaguchi
Miss Yamaguchi
Museum of International Folk Art

Miss Yamaguchi

Datec. 1927
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
MediumComposition (face and body), real hair, glass (eyes), silk, cotton
Dimensions33 7/8 × 17 5/16 × 7 5/16 in. (86 × 44 × 18.5 cm)
ClassificationsToys
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Art Institute of Chicago, A.1951.16.328 AC
Object numberA.1951.16.328 AC
DescriptionLarge female child doll with real hair and jointed body a). She is completely dressed in floral printed green silk robe, embroidered in gold thread, as well as a pink and red underkimono, white underpants, white silk and cotton socks. In her sash is tucked a small red brocade purse (hakoseko) b) containing six uncounted personal articles. Her nickel plated stand c). accompanies her.
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