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The Nagakabuto / The Party Hat
 
This page is being used to collect information about the history of the paperfolding design known as the Nagakabuto / The Party Hat. 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)

1931

As far as I know the Nagakabuto first appears in 'Origami (Part 1)' by Isao Honda, which was published in Japan in 1931.

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1944

Two versions of the design appear in 'Origami Shuko' by Isao Honda, which was published in 1944.

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In Europe and the Americas

1960

As 'Party Hat' in an article by Robert Harbin published in 'The Observer' of 7th February 1960.

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1963

The same design appears as 'The Party Hat' in 'Party Lines' by Robert Harbin, which was published by the Olbourne Book Co in London in 1963.

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1964

The 'Party Hat' also appears in 'Secrets of Origami', by Robert Harbin, which was published by Oldbourne Book Company in London in 1964.

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