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ZFC2172
Japan // Souvenir Handkerchief / 1945
Sub-collection: JapanSilk handkerchief with image od a mountain and a cherry blossom, and an inscription in English, "Kokosuka Japan Dec. "45".
Items like this were locally made in Occupied JApan for sale to US troops. These were often made locally by young women as they were easily produced and required only silk and paint.
Companion to ZFC2173.
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 17 |
| Length of Fly | 16.25 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | White handkerchief with stylized painting of mountain and cherry blossom. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Silk |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Hand |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | Silk |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | NONE |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1945 |