Washi samples mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'M' watermark. 2 rectangular woodblock print samples. Top sample has evenly spaced lines of light blue circles with dark blue centres. The bottom sample is diagonal right to left bands alternating red with pink and dark with light blue with black lines between. Geometric design of triangles and lines reminiscent of abstract flowers. Wide white border on right, narrow border at bottom. Top sample at bottom centre. Mounting paper folds from right over part of samples.

Washi samples mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. 2 rectangular woodblock print samples. Top sample is red on white with alternating left to right diagonal bands of 4 repeating flower styles with crosshatch and dot patterned bands between. Wide white border on left, narrower border at bottom. Bottom sample shows evenly spaced, multi-coloured and variously decorated discs in off-set rows on a solid black ground. Very narrow white border at right, slightly wider at bottom. Mounting paper folds from left over part of samples.

Washi samples mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. 2 rectangular, multi-colour woodblock print samples. Top sample has red, white and blue/green maple leaves with blue swirls on a pink ground. Outlined on right and bottom with a black line next to white border, wider on right. Bottom sample has continuous clusters of 5 petalled white with pink, yellow and red blossoms, on a blue ground. The flower centres and petals are detailed in black. Edges in black next to right and bottom borders; border wider to right and bottom borders; border wider to right. Mounting paper folds from right over part of samples.

Sample is floral scene, thick and fibrous, mounted on white cardboard (a): areas of yellow and green fibre mix slightly with one another giving cloud-like appearance to background. Dark brown base area has course, straight, thick multi-strand dark green fibrous pieces arranged in grass-like clumps. Projecting from these are a few long, dark green stems on which are arranged small white-petalled flowers with yellow centres and white buds. Some circular watermarks, most at base. Part (a) is protected with rectangular piece of white gauze and all within Part (b), folder of thick, heavy roughened yellow-white paper, flap opening from left, all edges retain an irregular deckle edge. Brown rectangular strip placed vertically on front has black Japanese script.

Part (a) is a yellow-white paper folder. Part (b) is a white cardboard folder. Part (c) is green paper with designs. Part (d) is tan paper with designs. Part (a) is a thick, heavy roughened yellow white paper, folded, flap opening from left, all edges retain an irregular deckle edge. Brown rectangular strip on front has black Japanese script. Part (b) is a thick cardboard folder with Japanese and English writing inside the front cover. Part (c) is green sample paper with design of two flowers with many petals, various-sized round lilies in a pond, and a double pine cone piece lying on one lily. Design only revealed when sheet is held up to light. Part (d) is tan sample paper with central design of jar, quickly swelling from small circular base and tapering to short widely flared mouth. Around circumference, zigzag line at shoulder; other bands of lines and geometric motifs above. Clarity striking only when sheet is held up to light.

Washi sample mounted vertically on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Rectangular multi-coloured woodblock print sample. Series of floating doll-like figures in kimonos, sashes which are long in the back, and headdresses, all on a pink ground. Figures are variously decorated and face both forward and back. All have blank white faces and black chin length hairdos. White border on all sides. Black characters in vertical row at bottom left. Mounting paper folds from left. Mounting paper folds from top over part of sample.

Washi sample mounted vertically on white, labelled and folded paper with three-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Rectangular multi-coloured woodblock print sample. Series of floating toys and other objects on a white/green wash ground. Objects include, from top left; upside down red fish on a cart, a ball, a paddle, a spin-top, a pinwheel, China cats, a lantern, fans, dolls, a horse style pogo stick, and floats, etc. White border on all sides. Smudge on left edge above vertical series of black characters. Mounting paper folds from top over part of sample.

Washi sample mounted vertically on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Rectangular multi-coloured woodblock print sample. Various round, near round, square and triangular solid coloured medallion-like objects on a black ground with white dots. The medallions are of blooms, birds, butterflies and various geometric shapes. Wide white border at top and left; narrow on bottom and right. Smudged along right edge. Mounting paper folds from top over part of sample.

Washi sample mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Rectangular multi-coloured woodblock print sample. Overall pattern of white, 5 petalled flowers, all with green and yellow centres. The pointed ones have pink tips. Green or brown 7 pointed leaves with yellow lines projecting from centres; brown oval leaves with yellow lines; various yellow shapes, most have 2 semi-circles and centre point. Random pattern of white pine needles. All on a purple ground. Wide white border on right and bottom, narrower on left, smudged edge. Mounting paper folds from left over part of sample.

Washi sample mounted horizontally on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Rectangular multi-coloured woodblock print sample. Alternating yellow, brown and light red/brown vertical stripes with white 'tied' paper rectangles, tinged in red and scattered over the top. Wide white border on right and bottom, narrow on left. Smudged along left edge. Mounting paper folds from right over part of sample. Mounting paper is stuck to sample at upper right.