Dolls Japanese, late 1940s, collection of wood, fabric, [gofun] and lacquer-decorated dolls, 3/4 in. to 6 in., including Boys and Girls Day dolls, children playing and dancing, most in original paper or wood boxes, (19 pieces). Condition: minor missing pieces and small damage, overall good condition. Notes: The largest boxed doll group shows two boys watching a leaf boat float downstream, with [tomobako] with inscription for “The River Wind Kawakaze by Hirata Eiko”. Prof. Bennett seemed to have a particular love for miniatures as the following lots show. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina minor missing pieces and small damage, overall good condition