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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to MS 7423 Window flowers: symbolical silhouettes for the Chinese New Year, 1948
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7423
- Creators:
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Koehn, Alfred
- Dates:
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1948
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Volume45 pages; 295 cutouts15.25 x 21.25 inches
- Repository:
- Container:
- 7423
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one (1) book by Alfred Koehn. The book is made up of cutouts, mostly from red paper, that have been mounted on the pages of the volume. The cutouts represent people, animals, birds, flowers, and other designs. These designs were mounted in homes to bring prosperity and good fortune for the coming year.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Biographical Note
Biographical Note
Alfred Koehn was a German diplomat and amateur botanist who worked in Asia. He authored and published a number of illustrated books on Japan and China.
Administration
Custodial History
The collection was purchased in Beijing, China in 1948 by Ann Ford Doyle and donated to the National Anthropological Archives in 1984.
Processing Information
Previously titled "Window flowers: typical silhouettes for the Chinese New Year."
Digital Content
Using the Collection
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Preferred Citation
MS 7423 Window flowers: symbolical silhouettes for the Chinese New Year, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 7423
NAA INV 10000085
Keywords
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Books | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Silhouettes | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Chinese New Year decorations | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Chinese | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Beijing (China) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
East Asia | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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