posted on August 11, 2004 12:04:24 PM
Does anyone recognize this doll family? They were brought over from Japan in the mid-60's. I looked at some Hakata dolls and think they are probably made of that clay rather than porcelain. Their eyes look like they're made of glass. The parents are 13" tall and the kids are 11" tall. As usual, thank you in advance for any help!
Jenny
posted on August 11, 2004 12:14:56 PM
Okay, so I'm an idiot!! I just realized I forgot to post the photos. Capolady, that cracked me up! I needed a good laugh, even at my own expense!!! Okay - here they are
LOL! I don't know anything about your dolls, but thanks for the laugh! It was needed.
Cheryl
. . .if you still try to defend the infamies and horrors perpetrated by that Antichrist- I really believe he is Antichrist- I will have nothing more to do with you and you are no longer my friend.. . - War and Peace, Tolstoy
posted on August 11, 2004 12:57:01 PM
I see that Monday is still lurking out there. As for the dolls, no idea who they are but thank you for brightening my day!!
Kevin
posted on August 11, 2004 01:19:32 PM
Well, I'm glad to at least be of entertainment value today! I decided to go vacuum or something so I don't have to actually function! I might have to start with the Merlot early tonight.
posted on August 11, 2004 03:38:56 PM
They really are cute. And their silk kimonos are like new. I forgot to say that they all have "talk boxes" in their bellies. They don't work any more so I have no idea what they said. Also, they're held together with twine or thick string that has a little give in it.
posted on August 12, 2004 06:25:50 PM
Okay, so now that I think I'm back "in sync," I just thought I'd tell ya'll that I found an answer to my question on the doll board. The dolls are called "Ichimatsu" dolls - made in the image of a Japanese actor from a real long time ago. They are made of gofun, which is an oyster shell-glue compo material. I just love this - I keep learning new stuff!!! That, to me, is what life should be about; learning about new things and new people!! Okay, I've had my 3 glasses tonight and I'm waxing philosophical. Thank you all again for the help you always give!
Jenny
posted on August 13, 2004 09:05:59 PM
Not only did you learn something new, but many of us "out here" did too!
Wouldn't you give a lot to know what those talk boxes said??!! Where's Tomwiii when we need him?
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My right to speak my mind, to have a voice, to be what some have called "opinionated," is a right I deeply and profoundly cherish. And my only hope is that, one day soon, women--who have all earned their right to their opinions--instead of being called opinionated, will be called smart and well-informed, just like men. ~Teresa Heinz Kerry (bless her)
posted on August 14, 2004 10:27:21 AM
Sing along with Ralphie-san:
Ue o muite arukoo
Namida ga kobore nai yoo ni
Omoidasu haru no hi
Hitoribotchi no yoru
Ue o muite arukoo
Nijinda hoshi o kazoete
Omoidasu natsu no hi
Hitoribotchi no yoru
Shiawase wa kumo no ue ni
Shiawase wa sora no ue ni
Ue o muite arukoo
Namida ga kobore nai yoo ni
Nakinagara aruku
Hitoribotchi no yoru
(whistling) (whistling)
Omoidasu aki no hi
Hitoribotchi no yoru
Kanashimi wa hoshi no kage ni
Kanashimi wa tsuki no kage ni
Ue o muite arukoo
Namida ga kobore nai yoo ni
Nakinagara aruku
Hitoribotchi no yoru
(whistling)
Ah! 1963! Great year! Except for NOV! But Ralphie does a hell of a rendition of "Dominique" in Serbo-Croatian!
“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we! They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” ~ GWBush White House 8/5/4
posted on August 14, 2004 01:56:15 PM
Oh God, Ralphie, how funny! Is that for real? (I'm really gullible.) I especially like the directions for whistling. A golden Arf Arf to you, Ralphie.
___________________________________
My right to speak my mind, to have a voice, to be what some have called "opinionated," is a right I deeply and profoundly cherish. And my only hope is that, one day soon, women--who have all earned their right to their opinions--instead of being called opinionated, will be called smart and well-informed, just like men. ~Teresa Heinz Kerry (bless her)
“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we! They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” ~ GWBush White House 8/5/4
