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Pocket lanterns -- Japan -- Edo period, Japan, 1600-1868

 Subject

Staff Only

Subject Source: Local

Scope Note: Collapsible, paper lanterns used for travel in Japan.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Japanese pocket lantern (Odawara chochin) collection

 Collection
Identifier: MsC1280
Scope and Contents

This collection contains 28 Japanese paper pocket lanterns. Some lanterns are in their original state and others have been restored by Tim Barrett. An inventory of the lanterns with description is available in the boxes and provides detailed information about each lantern.

Dates: 1603-1912
Found in: University of Iowa Special Collections