Mahjong set; Unknown; c.1944; 2003.4.1
Mahjong set
About this objectMahjong set made from found materials by a Japanese POW at the Featherston Camp
Maker Date Madec.1944
Place Made Medium and Materialswood, plastic, cotton tape
Measurements120 x 230 x 170mm
Subject and Association DescriptionThe Mahjong set was made by a WWII Japanese prisoner of war out of available materials, including the plastic handles of toothbrushes for the hinges
Named CollectionWairarapa Cultural Trust Collection
Credit LineGift of Mrs C. M. Ennor
Object Type Object number2003.4.1
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We've just added an image of another one of these to NZHistory.net.nz:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/mah-jong-set
(From National Army Museum collection)
cheers
Jamie Mackay
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