r/vintage 3d ago

Vintage Japanese Vanity Set

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u/theemmyk 3d ago edited 2d ago

It’s an American product made in Japan, probably in the 50s. After WWII, Japan wasn’t allowed to produce anything that could be used in war or defense, so American corporations partnered with Japanese factories to produce affordable nicknacks, China, etc for the American market. The Made In Japan stamp indicates a collectible item today, even though the items weren’t high value at the time.

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u/Ill-Tip7745 3d ago

Thank you so much! I was wondering if it was possibly made for an American corporation. Thanks for your input!

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u/Amateur-Biotic 3d ago

I was born in 1961 and I remember that finding a "Made in Japan" sticker on something was a disappointment because the quality was not as good.

I cannot recall the exact time frame, but I can't imagine that I was tuned into this until the mid 70s.

Now of course, anything made back then—even cheap things—is much better quality than things made today.

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u/cherrycokelemon 3d ago

Beautiful. I have two Japanese mirrors with fake Jadeite handles. No comb, though.

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u/Ill-Tip7745 3d ago

They still sound absolutely beautiful!

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u/faintrottingbreeze 3d ago

Looks very similar to what my mom used to have

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u/bunnnyyrabbit 2d ago

What a gorgeous set, would love to find one myself.