1920s / 30s Vintage Japanese Kobe Charm - Spool of Thread w Creepy Old Man Face

1920s / 30s Vintage Japanese Kobe Charm - Spool of Thread w Creepy Old Man Face Vintage charm / pendant Spool of thread with man's face with boogly eyes Orange, brown, and black Sewing, fashion design Very unique Made of "celluloid (or early plastic)" "Kobe, the sixth largest city in Japan, is world-famous for its exported delicacy, Wagyu beef. But there's another product that hails from Kobe - Kobe Charms. They are little treasures made of celluloid with pop-out eyes. These delightful charms were made in the late 1920s through the 1930s. They come in hundreds of shapes and colors with many of the most popular based on traditional Japanese designs, including temples, lanterns and Daruma (a figure without arms or legs). Equally popular are the western motifs such as totem poles, Mickey Mouse (go figure!), animals, and ghosts. The common element is the pop-out eyes." The eyes pop out, not all the way, but they move in and out, in a somewhat creepy fashion. Creepy dolls... From the jewelry box of Carolyn M Yerkes, WWII Red Cross driver, Korean War Army officer, & CIA translator, https://poshmark.com/listing/Korean-War-Officer-Dog-Tag-for-Carolyn-M-Yerkes-10K-Gold-Honor-Society-Pin-650a321f50e2dfeab39adec3 Bundle with other items in my closet for a 15% discount! You only pay shipping on the first item. If you haven’t yet joined Poshmark, use Invite Code LAURALUPOSH when you create your account for a FREE $10 credit. Thank you for shopping sustainably! Have a great day!