Replica of a Samurai Warrior's Helmet, Presented to La-Z-Boy by Its Japanese Subsidiary, 1970-1979
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Artifact Overview
Cousins and business partners Edwin Shoemaker and Edward Knabusch established the Floral City Furniture Company (now La-Z-Boy) in 1927. Through a combination of invention and marketing savvy, their small Monroe, Michigan, company grew to become a global leader in the furniture industry. This replica of a samurai warrior's helmet was presented to the company by its Japan subsidiary.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Helmet (protective wear)
Date Made
1970-1979
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2015.78.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of La-Z-Boy, Incorporated.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Rope
Cloth
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Orange (Color)
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Green
White (Color)
Purple
Dimensions
Height: 7 in (helmet)
Width: 13 in (helmet)
Length: 8 in (helmet)
Height: 8 in (helmet decorations)
Width: 3.25 in (helmet decorations)
Length: 0.063 in (helmet decorations)
Height: 6.5 in (stand)
Width: 4.125 in (stand)
Length: 4.125 in (stand)
Height: 4.25 in (sign)
Width: 2.5 in (sign)
Length: 1.75 in (sign)
Height: 9 in (box)
Width: 14.25 in (box)
Length: 10.625 in (box)
Width: 14.875 in (cloth)
Length: 15.25 in (cloth)
Inscriptions
on business card:
handwritten: To: Mr. E. M. Knabush [sic] La.Z.Boy chair Company With the Compliments of
printed: ICHRO KOSUGA President KOSUGA & CO., LTD.
handwritten: Replica of War-Helmet of old the Samurai warrior about 1000 years ago.
printed: made by YOSHITOKU DOLLS
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