introduction
BEGINNINGS:
THE PHOEBE HEARST ERA (1902-1920)


TRANSITION (1920-1945)

EXPANSION (1945-1960)

CULMINATION (1960-1980)

The Americas
Africa
Asia
India

Central and Western Asia

Japan

01. Mantle for Buddhist temple priest and Buddhist Home Altar

02. Wooden pillow

03. Stoneware plate and Tea bowl

China

Indonesia

Oceania and Australia

RECENT YEARS (1980-2001)

RECENT ACQUISITIONS



Wooden pillow
Japan, Kyoto
Collected by Brian Shekeloff, 1965–67; acc. 1967.
9–9160

This collapsible and portable pillow—carved from a single piece of wood—has an imprint on its side for a hot springs resort. Pillows were used, particularly by women, to keep elaborate hairstyles intact while asleep