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An archive of objects from the museum collections at Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site that have been previously featured on the site's "Object of the Month" web site.

Bronze Crane Japanese Incense Burner

March 01, 2023 Posted by: David R. Daly

A Japanese bronze incense burner in the form of a crane.

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Japanese Fan Painting

October 31, 2022 Posted by: David R. Daly

A 19th century Japanese fan painting of a crane flying over waves.

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Japanese Doll

July 01, 2021 Posted by: David R. Daly

A 19th century Japanese Mitsuori Doll

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