According to Elyce Litts, it was first used in 1945, so I presume so.  No
doubt the Japanese made required changes to begin exportation as soon as was
possible at that time.  That was the only source I utilized.  Perhaps
another source gives a different date.

Pam
SRI Tucson

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert L. Schuyler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: WWII+ Japanese ceramics


> Can "Made in Occupied Japan" really date from 1945 (i.e. appearing on
> artifacts) as the surrender happened in September
> 1945?  Or would the first objects to carry such labels date from 1946?
>
>
> At 02:45 PM 12/22/2003 -0800, you wrote:
> >I'm not a ceramacist, but I analyze historic artifacts.  Here is a little
> >(very little) info on Japanese ceramics:
> >
> >Per Elyce Litts, 1988, Geisha Girl Porcelain, the time line general rule
is:
> >Nippon - dates 1891-1921
> >Japan (or) Made in Japan - dates post-1921.
> >
> >The bulk of ceramic productiion ceased during WWII, although some
continued.
> >
> >Made in Occupied Japan, - dates 1945-1952
> >
> >Hope that helps a little.
> >
> >Pam Asbury-Smith
> >SRI Tucson
> >
> >
> >From: "Susan Walter" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 12:02 PM
> >Subject: WWII+ Japanese ceramics
> >
> >
> >Dec. 22, 2003
> >Histarchers,
> >I am wondering if anything new (the last 5 years or so) is available
about
> >Japanese WWII+ tablewares.  Most of the collection I recently got is
marked
> >MADE IN JAPAN.
> >Thanks, and Happy Holidays to all -
> >S. Walter
>
> Robert L. Schuyler
> University of Pennsylvania Museum
> 33rd & Spruce Streets
> Philadelphia, PA l9l04-6324
>
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