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The Art of Chinese Paper Folding by Maying Soong, 1948
 
'The Art of Chinese Paper folding for Young and Old' by Maying Soong was published by Harcourt Brace and Company of New York in 1948.

In his brief article about this book (see here) David Lister says 'Some years ago I was bold enough to write to Mme. Soong and received a charming letter in reply. She confirmed that some of the models in her book were her own design and she also sent me diagrams for two of her models which were not included in the book.' Presumably this letter is among those of David Lister's papers which are in the possession of the British Origami Society.

Love Knot - The Love Knot Letterfold

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Paper Cup

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Dutch Hat - The Newspaper Hat

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Bird Flies Off Your Hand - The Carrier Pigeon

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Dustpan - developed from The House

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Pinwheel - The Windmill

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Small Box - The Junk Box

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Row Boat - The Inside Out Boat

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Navy Cap - The Air Force Cap

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Paper Ball - The Waterbomb

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Chinese Knight's Helmet - The Kabuto

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Chinese Fishing Boat - The Sampan and the Rainy Day Sampan

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Old Scholar Hat - (a variation of the Bric-a-Brac Box)

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Footstall (developed from the Cross)

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Chair (developed from the Cross)

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Disposable Coaster

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Poke Bonnet (a variation of the Soldier's Cap)

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Tent

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Easter Surprise Bunny (The Blow-up Bunny)

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Steamboats - The Steamship

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Winged Hat

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Candy and Place Card Basket

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Lighthouse Bookmark

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Monkey (Komoso)

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Bird Flies Off Your Hand (The Flying Bird)

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Bird Flies In Your Hand (The Flapping Bird)

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Chinese Pagoda Bookmark (The Pagoda)

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Flowered Candy Box - The Chrysanthumum Box

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Table

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Three Piece Living Room Set - The Armchair / The Settee

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