In the 18th and 19th centuries, sideshow carnivals known as misemono
were a popular form of entertainment for the sophisticated residents of Edo
(present-day Tokyo). The sideshows featured a myriad of educational and
entertaining attractions designed to evoke a sense of wonder and satisfy a deep
curiosity for the mysteries of life. One popular attraction was the pregnant
doll.
Although it is commonly believed that these dolls were created
primarily to teach midwives how to deliver babies, evidence suggests they were
also used for entertainment purposes.
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“Light-skinned” pregnant doll - Edo-Tokyo Museum
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“Light-skinned”
pregnant doll - Edo-Tokyo Museum
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19th-century
obstetric training doll - Wada Museum
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Baby doll - Edo-Tokyo Museum |
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Wood
carved fetus model set (circa 1877) - Toyota Collection
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Info from here
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