| The Public Paperfolding History Project
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page attempts to record what is known about the origin
and history of folded paper flowers. 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. ********** The Iris / Lily - 1845 onwards
********** 1845 Designs for Persimmon and Eggplant, both made from the first slit square base, appear in the Kan No Mado, which is usually dated to 1845.
********** 1923 A design for a Pine Cone (used to play a table game) appears in 'More Paper Magic' by Will Blyth, which was published by C Arthur Pearson in London in 1923.
********** The Morning Glory - 1931 onwards
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