Larry B. Thomas Pop-Up Book, Dollhouse

Larry B. Thomas Pop-Up Book, Dollhouse

August 1, 2021

This month’s Artifact of the Month is a pop-up book by Atlanta-based artist Larry B. Thomas.


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The first pop-up scene of the book featuring a field and blue sky as the background with a variety of paper doll and magazine cutouts in the foreground.
The first open page of the book featuring a dining scene and the word, Dollhouse, under in an arch with a rat and a tiger peeking through a window in the background.
The cover of the book featuring the title, Dollhouse, as well as a tiled arch covering a policeman and cows in gas masks
The second pop-up scene with a collage of animals such as a monkey and fish as well as people and a dollhouse in front of a villa scene

Japanese Folding Fans

Japanese Folding Fans

May 1, 2018

This month's feature is a pair of Japanese folding fans.


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A Japanese folding fan painted gold with diamond shaped flowers painted in an arc across the fan and a baby blue stripe in the bottom right of the fan with gold flowers across
Japanese folding fan with a gold background and three baskets of flowers painted across the fan from left to right
Japanese folding fan with a gold background and two baskets of flowers painted across the fan from left to right

Japanese Washi Doll Set

Japanese Washi Doll Set

February 1, 2018

This month's feature is a set of Japanese washi dolls.


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On the left is a washi doll with a green robe holding a candle, on the right are two washi doll children playing together

Thomas Bewick Bird Woodblock

Thomas Bewick Bird Woodblock

August 1, 2017

This month's feature is a woodblock produced by Thomas Bewick, who is a well-known British engraver from the early 17th century


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Image of the woodblock with a white substance brushed over it to reveal the intricate details in the bird's feathers
A more recent image of the woodblock without the white powder defining the individual details of the print

Mizihiki Crane Ornament

Mizihiki Crane Ornament

July 1, 2017

This month's feature is a mizuhiki crane ornament.


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This image is of the whole ornament and the gold, silver, and red cords intricately woven into the shape of a crane with a long tale silver wings
An up close image of the crane's head and beak featuring intertwined red and gold cords

Japanese Kyo uchiwa Fan

Japanese Kyo uchiwa Fan

April 1, 2021

This month’s Artifact of the Month exhibit showcases a Japanese Kyo uchiwa fan, which is a flat fan that does not open.


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asian fan