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The Persimmon
 
This page is being used to coillect informnation about the history of the paperfolding design known as The Persimmon. Please contact me if you know any of this information is incorrect or if you have any other information that should be added. Thank you.

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In Japan (and in publications by Japanese authors)

1951

As far as I know this design first appears in 'Origami to Kirinuki' by Saburo Ueda, which was published by Kokkado in Tokyo, most probably in 1951.

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In Europe and the Americas

1961

The first Western publication that I know of is in 'The Art of Origami' by Samuel Randlett, which was published by E P Dutton in New York in 1961, where it is said to be a traditional Japanese design.

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1964

The design also appears in 'Secrets of Origami', by Robert Harbin, which was published by Oldbourne Book Company in London in 1964, where it is also said to be Japanese.

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