Japanese Preschool Play Photograph Vtg Kobutori Jiisan Folk Tale Color PH178 senmaki Textile description paper

Textile description paper

The paint is peeling and missing in some spots

kanji meaning: construction company named green home

this Ise katagami stencil has what appears to be a dense pattern of wispy tiny plants/petals/leaves

Japanese Preschool Play Photograph Vtg Kobutori Jiisan Folk Tale Color PH178 senmaki Textile description paperVintage Japanese Preschool Play Photograph This is a color photograph of a class of preschool boys posing on stage at a school play. These plays are often done during small events that parents are invited to in order to showcase student skills. Based on the costumes, this play is likely a very old folk tale called "Kobutori Jiisan", a story about an old man with a lump on his face that dances for oni. Color photograph Paper C1980 Item weight: 4 grams