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3 scrolls with color illustrations: 1 scene with 2 figures; 2 Nō Masks, labeled Doolittle Collection #312-313, undated Box 10

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47 colored prints of theatrical scenes from Nō̄̄ plays; labeled #1-12; #12c.2-46; #67-70; #355, undated Box 1

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6 scrolls of varying sizes; both color and black and white illustrations; many inscribed, including: 1 scroll labeled, Nō Mask, Doolittle Collection #308; 2 scrolls containing signatures, including Mary Florence Denton, 1920 undated Box 9

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"No Sugata (Figure of Nō dance)" folder containing photo, Japanese text, colored drawings, and prints., undated Box 2, Folder 4

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The Doolittle Collection of Japanese Drama, 1897-1974 4.17 Linear Feet

The collection contains numerous designs of unknown origin depicting scenes from the traditional Japanese stage. The scenes displayed are derived from Noh (or Nō) dramas, a performance tradition which draws on Buddhist scripture and Japanese mythology and combines music, dance, and poetry in a highly formalized staging.

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Typed out: "Synopses of I. Ashi-Kari (The Reed Cutter). II. Yugyo-Yanagi (Preaching and the Willow). III. Ama (Fisher Girl). Kyogen, Fusenai (Already translated), and Nagamitsu (long and shining – Name of Sword)." "No Dramas. Complete Plays of Yuya. Dojoji. Synopsis of Kiyotsune, Farce Shuron, Tomonaga, Senjul Kurama Tengu-No plays.", undated Box 6, Folder 4

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