Mon Design Book

Collection — Box: Multi-collection Box

Identifier: 004-04-07

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection comprises a single stab-bound volume in paper wrappers with numerous designs (approximately 280). Some are pasted in, others drawn or stenciled directly on the pages or loosely laid in.

Dates

19th to early 20th century

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open to research.

Conditions Governing Use

PPL believes this collection is in the public domain. Users of this item are responsible for determining copyright restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

Mon are a form of Japanese emblems intended to represent an individual or family, comparable to the European coats of arms.

Extent

1 Volumes : Stab binding with paper covers, paper covering peeling.

Language of Materials

Japanese

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession # 2024-01-04-002.3

Accruals

No additional accruals are expected.

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