| Id# | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1997.057 | Painting | Two Paintings on mirrors with frames. A: Painting on the back of glass with mirror coating incorporated as accents in the painting and around the outside border. Features elderly man on horseback. He wears white robe and pale green mantle with a hood. He has a white face and silver beard. The black horse has long ears and yellow bridle. Behind them is a man walking with arms uplifted as if pushing the figure on the horse. He has white face, black hair, mustard colored tunic over a white robe and carries a gourd on his back shoulder. The ground and hill to the left of the painting is colored in shades of green and yellow with silver accents. A white body of water lies ahead of them toward the back of the painting. Above them in the mirrored section is the outline of a tree and four Chinese characters. The border around the painting is mirrored. There is a brown stained carved wooden frame with mitered corners. Mirrored painting is held with a slated wood back that has two bands of wood nailed onto the backing and the frame. A piece of deteriorated paper glued to the back of the painting is printed in red and indicates the painting came from Hong Kong. The donor has written on the back in black felt pen: "Raymond Lew, 4205 - 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA. 98040 232-5974" Below this are three Chinese characters. In one corner is written "circa 1920 11/74". A heavy braided wire extends between two large screw eyes. Condition: Part of the mirrored painting is scrapped off on the right hand side. B: Painting on the back of glass with mirror coating incorporated as accents in the painting and around the outside border. Painitng features two Chinese men playing Game of go (wei chi) on top of a rock. Man on the left faces the viewer and wears an orange robe. The man on the right faces away from the viewer and wears a blue robe on top over a whtie robe and his lower back is covered with a red garment. Both men have white faces, black hair and beards and a blue head gear. Between them is game board with squares indicated in mirrored silver. Two orange and silver game pieces sit on ends of the board. The top of the rock is white and the ground below and the hill on the right side of the painting are painted in green, yellow and white. There are silvery mirror accents in landscape and the outline of a tree appers on the mirrored section on th e left. Below this is a poem in Chinese charactes. The border around the painting is mirrored. There is a brown stained carved wooden frame with mitered corners. Mirrored painting is held with a slated wood back that has two bands of wood nailed onto the backing and the frame. A piece of deteriorated paper glued to the back of the painting is printed in red and indicates the painting came from Hong Kong. The donor has written on the back in black felt pen: "Raymond Lew, 4205 - 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA. 98040 232-5974" Below this are three Chinese characters. In one corner is written "circa 1920 11/74". A heavy braided wire extends between two large screw eyes. |
| 1997.057 | Painting | Two Paintings on mirrors with frames. A: Painting on the back of glass with mirror coating incorporated as accents in the painting and around the outside border. Features elderly man on horseback. He wears white robe and pale green mantle with a hood. He has a white face and silver beard. The black horse has long ears and yellow bridle. Behind them is a man walking with arms uplifted as if pushing the figure on the horse. He has white face, black hair, mustard colored tunic over a white robe and carries a gourd on his back shoulder. The ground and hill to the left of the painting is colored in shades of green and yellow with silver accents. A white body of water lies ahead of them toward the back of the painting. Above them in the mirrored section is the outline of a tree and four Chinese characters. The border around the painting is mirrored. There is a brown stained carved wooden frame with mitered corners. Mirrored painting is held with a slated wood back that has two bands of wood nailed onto the backing and the frame. A piece of deteriorated paper glued to the back of the painting is printed in red and indicates the painting came from Hong Kong. The donor has written on the back in black felt pen: "Raymond Lew, 4205 - 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA. 98040 232-5974" Below this are three Chinese characters. In one corner is written "circa 1920 11/74". A heavy braided wire extends between two large screw eyes. Condition: Part of the mirrored painting is scrapped off on the right hand side. B: Painting on the back of glass with mirror coating incorporated as accents in the painting and around the outside border. Painitng features two Chinese men playing Game of go (wei chi) on top of a rock. Man on the left faces the viewer and wears an orange robe. The man on the right faces away from the viewer and wears a blue robe on top over a whtie robe and his lower back is covered with a red garment. Both men have white faces, black hair and beards and a blue head gear. Between them is game board with squares indicated in mirrored silver. Two orange and silver game pieces sit on ends of the board. The top of the rock is white and the ground below and the hill on the right side of the painting are painted in green, yellow and white. There are silvery mirror accents in landscape and the outline of a tree appers on the mirrored section on th e left. Below this is a poem in Chinese charactes. The border around the painting is mirrored. There is a brown stained carved wooden frame with mitered corners. Mirrored painting is held with a slated wood back that has two bands of wood nailed onto the backing and the frame. A piece of deteriorated paper glued to the back of the painting is printed in red and indicates the painting came from Hong Kong. The donor has written on the back in black felt pen: "Raymond Lew, 4205 - 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA. 98040 232-5974" Below this are three Chinese characters. In one corner is written "circa 1920 11/74". A heavy braided wire extends between two large screw eyes. |
| 1997.060.001 | Record, Phonograph | Phonographic records A: KYU Sakamato's "Sukiyaki and other Japanese Hits with Orchestra" Capitol, recorded in Tokyo. White cover with photo of Sakamoto sitting on case. B: Deems Tsutakawa, "Deems" J-Town sound Copyright 1981-82 by Akihiko music. Black cover with brown edge. C: Deems Tsutakawa, "Living Dreams" J-Town Sound. Akihiko Music 1986. Front cover photograph of Deems. D: Dakila "Daklia" Epic Records 1972 Mr Cafed Music Front cover photo of Dakila. E: Jon Jang "The Ballad or the Bullet?" AsianImprov Records, 1987. F: Hiroshima "Hiroshima" Arista 1979 front cover photo of Kabuki mask on sand. Sticker: "DJ copy Loaned for Promotion/ Not For Sale" G: Leon & Malia "Leon & Malia" Quadrum Record Productions. Hawaiian H: June Millington "Heartsong" Fabulous records 1981. I: A Grain of Sand "A Grain of Sand", 1973, Paredon records. white cover with ink drawing of Asian Americans. Across the top is" "a grain of sand - music for the struggle by asians in america - paredon P-1020 - chris kando iijima - joanne nobuko miyamoto - charlie 'chin'" "See Notes" J: Yellow Magic Orchestra " X ~ Multiplies" A & M REcords 1980. K: Hiroshima "Odori" 1980 Arista records. L: The Outriggers "Rapture: tempting Hawaiin Moods" Warner Brothers 1958, Cover photo of a couple at Don, the Beachcomber, Hollywood. M: Yokohama, California "Yokohama, California" 1977, Bamboo Records. N: Hiroshima "Another Place" 1985, CBS/Epic. O: Werner Muller and His Orchestra "Cherry blossom time in Japan" Decca Records. P: Deems Tsutakawa, Garret Smith, 45 RPM single of "The Way" and Love is Together" J-town Sound Production 1979. Q: Deems Tsutakawa, 45 RPM single of "Okashii Na" and "Strolling Along" Akihito Music 1978. R: The East is Red and Sailing Chorus & Band, "East is Red" and "Sailing the Sea Depends on the Helmsman" China Record co. 45 RPM Single. |
| 1997.060.001 | Record, Phonograph | Phonographic records A: KYU Sakamato's "Sukiyaki and other Japanese Hits with Orchestra" Capitol, recorded in Tokyo. White cover with photo of Sakamoto sitting on case. B: Deems Tsutakawa, "Deems" J-Town sound Copyright 1981-82 by Akihiko music. Black cover with brown edge. C: Deems Tsutakawa, "Living Dreams" J-Town Sound. Akihiko Music 1986. Front cover photograph of Deems. D: Dakila "Daklia" Epic Records 1972 Mr Cafed Music Front cover photo of Dakila. E: Jon Jang "The Ballad or the Bullet?" AsianImprov Records, 1987. F: Hiroshima "Hiroshima" Arista 1979 front cover photo of Kabuki mask on sand. Sticker: "DJ copy Loaned for Promotion/ Not For Sale" G: Leon & Malia "Leon & Malia" Quadrum Record Productions. Hawaiian H: June Millington "Heartsong" Fabulous records 1981. I: A Grain of Sand "A Grain of Sand", 1973, Paredon records. white cover with ink drawing of Asian Americans. Across the top is" "a grain of sand - music for the struggle by asians in america - paredon P-1020 - chris kando iijima - joanne nobuko miyamoto - charlie 'chin'" "See Notes" J: Yellow Magic Orchestra " X ~ Multiplies" A & M REcords 1980. K: Hiroshima "Odori" 1980 Arista records. L: The Outriggers "Rapture: tempting Hawaiin Moods" Warner Brothers 1958, Cover photo of a couple at Don, the Beachcomber, Hollywood. M: Yokohama, California "Yokohama, California" 1977, Bamboo Records. N: Hiroshima "Another Place" 1985, CBS/Epic. O: Werner Muller and His Orchestra "Cherry blossom time in Japan" Decca Records. P: Deems Tsutakawa, Garret Smith, 45 RPM single of "The Way" and Love is Together" J-town Sound Production 1979. Q: Deems Tsutakawa, 45 RPM single of "Okashii Na" and "Strolling Along" Akihito Music 1978. R: The East is Red and Sailing Chorus & Band, "East is Red" and "Sailing the Sea Depends on the Helmsman" China Record co. 45 RPM Single. |
| 1997.060.004 | Box | Heavy cardboard box with clear strapping. On each side in in blue ink is: 'WARDS COVE PACKING EKUK, ALASKA 99576 PRODUCT OF USA" |
| 1997.060.004 | Box | Heavy cardboard box with clear strapping. On each side in in blue ink is: 'WARDS COVE PACKING EKUK, ALASKA 99576 PRODUCT OF USA" |
| 1997.061.001 | Vase | Cylindrical Porcelain Vase White background with blue landscape scene. Front of the vase has two large trees, a pine and a deciduous tree in the back of the rocks. Hint of a stream in rocks. Mountain peaks and the clouds in the background. On the side and the back of the vase are continuous rocks. A wide river has a houseboat on it. A key designed ring around the bottom. the vase has a shoulder and flaired mouth. the edge of the mouth has a brown ring. The bottom of the vase has a square inscription in blue: :Shibata Toki (ceramics) and an oval bluer label with: "Made in Japan" |
| 1997.061.001 | Vase | Cylindrical Porcelain Vase White background with blue landscape scene. Front of the vase has two large trees, a pine and a deciduous tree in the back of the rocks. Hint of a stream in rocks. Mountain peaks and the clouds in the background. On the side and the back of the vase are continuous rocks. A wide river has a houseboat on it. A key designed ring around the bottom. the vase has a shoulder and flaired mouth. the edge of the mouth has a brown ring. The bottom of the vase has a square inscription in blue: :Shibata Toki (ceramics) and an oval bluer label with: "Made in Japan" |
| 1997.061.002 | Mask | Decorative mask Kagura Porcelain mask has an orange face, gold eyes and teeth. Wrinkles from frown in dark brown. Long white hair parted in the center and tied at ears. The mask is attached to a diamond shaped wooden board with an orange cord. White character at the top of the board: "Kaikun" - Better Fortune - Better Luck. At the bottom the character: "Miyazaki" - the name of the prefecture the mask is from. The mask is representative of those worn for the Kagura dance, a Shinto dance celebrating the birth of Japan at Takachiho where Amaterasu Oomikami decended to. |
| 1997.061.002 | Mask | Decorative mask Kagura Porcelain mask has an orange face, gold eyes and teeth. Wrinkles from frown in dark brown. Long white hair parted in the center and tied at ears. The mask is attached to a diamond shaped wooden board with an orange cord. White character at the top of the board: "Kaikun" - Better Fortune - Better Luck. At the bottom the character: "Miyazaki" - the name of the prefecture the mask is from. The mask is representative of those worn for the Kagura dance, a Shinto dance celebrating the birth of Japan at Takachiho where Amaterasu Oomikami decended to. |
| 1997.061.003 | Jar | Decorative jar A: Black background with fall representative flowers and plants in gold, brown, orange, red and lavender. Two dragon flies in front of the jar. Inside and at the bottom of the jar are glazed in plain black raku except the bottom ring which is unglazed. the jar flares out gradually upwards in a shape like a ginger jar. B: The lid is domed has a lip. At the top is a handle in gold. |
| 1997.061.003 | Jar | Decorative jar A: Black background with fall representative flowers and plants in gold, brown, orange, red and lavender. Two dragon flies in front of the jar. Inside and at the bottom of the jar are glazed in plain black raku except the bottom ring which is unglazed. the jar flares out gradually upwards in a shape like a ginger jar. B: The lid is domed has a lip. At the top is a handle in gold. |
| 1997.062.001 | Household Shrine | Small Shrine Used For Community Organization, Business or Home Shrine consists of a stage like box with a carved decoration at the top. A wooden plaque which stands at the back and two electric candle lights. A: Altar made of red painted wood forming a platform at the bottom with short sides and a railing at the front. A tall box shaped back projects out to form a small roof which is attached to two carved columns on either side. A decorative frame around the top and sides. The altar sits on an attached wooden base which has a decorative front. The altar resembles a stage and is decorated on the frame and the front of the base with raised gold painted floral and vine like designs. At the top of the frame are four Chinese characters, Tang, Man, U, Jin which mean a Chinese idiom for " the household is full of money and treasures and people do not have to worry about the shortage of material life." Carved columns on either side of the frame have gold and green painted dragons which appear to wind around the column. The dragons eyes are painted black and white and they have clouds floating around their bodies. The railing at the front of the altar has four gold painted columns. The floor of the altar has black marks from burning incense and old wax droppings from dripping candles. B: Decorative fa?ade, 13.75" X 2.75", carved wood painted red on the front with a gold painted raised design of a flower and vines identical to the decoration on the front of the base. Decoration was originally nailed to the top of the shrine and has two nails remaining in the back and two large staples sticking out of the lower front on each side. C: Wooden plaque, 11.75" X 7", which stands upright at the back inside the e shrine altar. Painted red on the front and edges with gold painted Chinese characters running vertically in two columns. The Characters are on one side qian, hou, zhu, cai, shen or Front, back, landlord, Money. The other side is u, Fang, u, tu, long, shen or five directions, five grains Dragon god. On the front of the plaque there is a burn mark from an incense stick. There is a screw eye in the top center. Di: Two candle lights, H: 9", the light s have a base made of gold colored molded plastic in the shape of a candle holder that has four dragons on the sides a round base with lotus shaped decoration, a double bulbous shaped column that has Chinese characters raised on four sides. The top flares out and attached to this is an artificial candle which is made of red decorated paper encased in clear plastic that contains the socket for a light bulb. A decoration shows a green, white, and gold dragon surrounded by blue and yellow cloud and a green, gold, yellow and pink phoenix both of which surround stylized Chinese characters inside a ring. The bottom has a round plastic disk with a raised crest and "New night lighting mfg. Ltd." and Chinese characters below. "Made in China" printed in black on a silver sticker. A red electrical cord comes out from a black hole and runs from one candle holder to the other and another electrical cord runs from same holder which ends in a plug. Dii & iii:The glass bulbs are painted red and flame shaped. They have a gold colored threaded base. The number Diii glass is broken from the base. E: Stack of about 100 sheets of Spirit Money, H: 6", W: 5.5", inexpensive white paper with a rectangle of orange dye on the botton three quarters of the sheet. On top of this is stamped a red rectangular frame which has a design of half blossoms. In the center are three Chinese characters across the top one large one in the center flanked by two motifs resembling tortises. At the bottom is a large bat with characters on its wngs and under its body. On top of this stamp is square of gold leaf through which the red printing shows. |
| 1997.062.001 | Household Shrine | Small Shrine Used For Community Organization, Business or Home Shrine consists of a stage like box with a carved decoration at the top. A wooden plaque which stands at the back and two electric candle lights. A: Altar made of red painted wood forming a platform at the bottom with short sides and a railing at the front. A tall box shaped back projects out to form a small roof which is attached to two carved columns on either side. A decorative frame around the top and sides. The altar sits on an attached wooden base which has a decorative front. The altar resembles a stage and is decorated on the frame and the front of the base with raised gold painted floral and vine like designs. At the top of the frame are four Chinese characters, Tang, Man, U, Jin which mean a Chinese idiom for " the household is full of money and treasures and people do not have to worry about the shortage of material life." Carved columns on either side of the frame have gold and green painted dragons which appear to wind around the column. The dragons eyes are painted black and white and they have clouds floating around their bodies. The railing at the front of the altar has four gold painted columns. The floor of the altar has black marks from burning incense and old wax droppings from dripping candles. B: Decorative fa?ade, 13.75" X 2.75", carved wood painted red on the front with a gold painted raised design of a flower and vines identical to the decoration on the front of the base. Decoration was originally nailed to the top of the shrine and has two nails remaining in the back and two large staples sticking out of the lower front on each side. C: Wooden plaque, 11.75" X 7", which stands upright at the back inside the e shrine altar. Painted red on the front and edges with gold painted Chinese characters running vertically in two columns. The Characters are on one side qian, hou, zhu, cai, shen or Front, back, landlord, Money. The other side is u, Fang, u, tu, long, shen or five directions, five grains Dragon god. On the front of the plaque there is a burn mark from an incense stick. There is a screw eye in the top center. Di: Two candle lights, H: 9", the light s have a base made of gold colored molded plastic in the shape of a candle holder that has four dragons on the sides a round base with lotus shaped decoration, a double bulbous shaped column that has Chinese characters raised on four sides. The top flares out and attached to this is an artificial candle which is made of red decorated paper encased in clear plastic that contains the socket for a light bulb. A decoration shows a green, white, and gold dragon surrounded by blue and yellow cloud and a green, gold, yellow and pink phoenix both of which surround stylized Chinese characters inside a ring. The bottom has a round plastic disk with a raised crest and "New night lighting mfg. Ltd." and Chinese characters below. "Made in China" printed in black on a silver sticker. A red electrical cord comes out from a black hole and runs from one candle holder to the other and another electrical cord runs from same holder which ends in a plug. Dii & iii:The glass bulbs are painted red and flame shaped. They have a gold colored threaded base. The number Diii glass is broken from the base. E: Stack of about 100 sheets of Spirit Money, H: 6", W: 5.5", inexpensive white paper with a rectangle of orange dye on the botton three quarters of the sheet. On top of this is stamped a red rectangular frame which has a design of half blossoms. In the center are three Chinese characters across the top one large one in the center flanked by two motifs resembling tortises. At the bottom is a large bat with characters on its wngs and under its body. On top of this stamp is square of gold leaf through which the red printing shows. |
| 1997.062.002 | Roster | Framed document Red paper roster has Chinese characters written by hand in black ink with a title at the top and columns of characters divided by horizontal line. "1981 Seattle (Heng She) " with a list of members names. The paper has been put into a dark brown wooden frame with a rounded front. There is glass at the front and a cardboard backing held in place with staples on the inner edge of the frame. The cardboard has been replaced with acid free card stock. |
| 1997.062.002 | Roster | Framed document Red paper roster has Chinese characters written by hand in black ink with a title at the top and columns of characters divided by horizontal line. "1981 Seattle (Heng She) " with a list of members names. The paper has been put into a dark brown wooden frame with a rounded front. There is glass at the front and a cardboard backing held in place with staples on the inner edge of the frame. The cardboard has been replaced with acid free card stock. |
| 1997.062.003 | Sign | Four wood carved Chinese characters painted black on front and sides and white on the back there are holes drilled at the top and the bottom of each charcter for hanging purposes. The Characters refer to the"Heng She" association A: 14.25" X 4.25" X .75", Three brush strokes, large vertical stroke on the left, short vertical stroke on the right with short horizontal stroke intersecting it. B: 13" X 8.25" X .75", Six brush strokes, Horizontal stroke at the top, two vertical strokes in the middle joines by two short horizontal strokes and then one large horizontal stroke at the bottom. C: 11.5" X 5.5" X .75", Four brush strokes, one horizontal stoke at the top with three vertical strokes. D: 13" X 7.75" X.75", Three brush strokes, long vertical stroke in middle intersected by short horizontal stroke at the center and a long horizontal stroke at the bottom. A & B are the "Heng" character and C &D are the "She" character. |
| 1997.062.003 | Sign | Four wood carved Chinese characters painted black on front and sides and white on the back there are holes drilled at the top and the bottom of each charcter for hanging purposes. The Characters refer to the"Heng She" association A: 14.25" X 4.25" X .75", Three brush strokes, large vertical stroke on the left, short vertical stroke on the right with short horizontal stroke intersecting it. B: 13" X 8.25" X .75", Six brush strokes, Horizontal stroke at the top, two vertical strokes in the middle joines by two short horizontal strokes and then one large horizontal stroke at the bottom. C: 11.5" X 5.5" X .75", Four brush strokes, one horizontal stoke at the top with three vertical strokes. D: 13" X 7.75" X.75", Three brush strokes, long vertical stroke in middle intersected by short horizontal stroke at the center and a long horizontal stroke at the bottom. A & B are the "Heng" character and C &D are the "She" character. |
| 1997.062.004 | Decorations | Four colorful decorations with pompons and peacock feathers Each decoration is triangular shaped with gold foil painted in red, pink, white and green floral designs. Attached at the center are two white plastic heads with painted black eyes, eyebrows and mouth. Below the heads are red robe shaped papers with a pink foil flower and yellow paper center. Below this are two rolled paper flowers in orange, pink and blue with a green chicken feather extending from between the flowers. There are 14 synthetic fiber pompons in alternating colors of yellow, pink, green and red surrounding the triangle. The decorative triangle is attached to a double bamboo framework separated by spacers. Two peacock feathers are wired to the backof the framework and extend up behind the tiangle. There is a paper covered holding stick wired to the back and extending down below the decoration. A: Holding stick wrapped with red paper. B: Faded flowers in the front. C: Right back is broken and the wire is exposed on the holding stick D: Wire exposed on the holding stick |
| 1997.062.004 | Decorations | Four colorful decorations with pompons and peacock feathers Each decoration is triangular shaped with gold foil painted in red, pink, white and green floral designs. Attached at the center are two white plastic heads with painted black eyes, eyebrows and mouth. Below the heads are red robe shaped papers with a pink foil flower and yellow paper center. Below this are two rolled paper flowers in orange, pink and blue with a green chicken feather extending from between the flowers. There are 14 synthetic fiber pompons in alternating colors of yellow, pink, green and red surrounding the triangle. The decorative triangle is attached to a double bamboo framework separated by spacers. Two peacock feathers are wired to the backof the framework and extend up behind the tiangle. There is a paper covered holding stick wired to the back and extending down below the decoration. A: Holding stick wrapped with red paper. B: Faded flowers in the front. C: Right back is broken and the wire is exposed on the holding stick D: Wire exposed on the holding stick |
| 1997.063 | Quilt | Small piece work quilt with wide border Center of the quilt is made up of 35 squares of silk sewn together in rectangular shape. Some of the pink, turquoise, fuschia, peach, purple, green, yellow, black, gray, rust, red, and orange pieces are made from traditional Southeast Asian textiles. Four squares have silver supplementary weft bands of geometric motifs. Two have small woven in silver motifs, one has a yellow woven in motif, one has pink supplementary weave band of geometric motifs. And there is one square made of ikat dyed silk featuring a lattice pattern in green, yellow, white and blue on black background. The quilt has a purplish blue ten inch wide border also made of silk. The squares are hand quilted in the ditch along the seam lines. Along each side of the quilt the border is hand quilted in a braided design. The four corners are hand quilted with a single floral motif. The quilt has thin polyester batting and is backed with white cotton muslin. The quilting stitches showing on the back has a blue pattern. The top of the quilt has been folded over at the edges and stitches by hand to the back. There is a white cotton muslin sleeve along the top back. |
| 1997.063 | Quilt | Small piece work quilt with wide border Center of the quilt is made up of 35 squares of silk sewn together in rectangular shape. Some of the pink, turquoise, fuschia, peach, purple, green, yellow, black, gray, rust, red, and orange pieces are made from traditional Southeast Asian textiles. Four squares have silver supplementary weft bands of geometric motifs. Two have small woven in silver motifs, one has a yellow woven in motif, one has pink supplementary weave band of geometric motifs. And there is one square made of ikat dyed silk featuring a lattice pattern in green, yellow, white and blue on black background. The quilt has a purplish blue ten inch wide border also made of silk. The squares are hand quilted in the ditch along the seam lines. Along each side of the quilt the border is hand quilted in a braided design. The four corners are hand quilted with a single floral motif. The quilt has thin polyester batting and is backed with white cotton muslin. The quilting stitches showing on the back has a blue pattern. The top of the quilt has been folded over at the edges and stitches by hand to the back. There is a white cotton muslin sleeve along the top back. |
| 1997.064 | Textile Sample | Textile Sample of Kanoko Shibori Technique Light mint green damask silk with a woven-in hemp leaf design which appears like interlocking stars; the center section and an inch or so at one end is a shibori (tye-dye) design of a series of chevrons creating a woven bamboo fence design; white cotton thread is wrapped around a very tiny piece of silk in a pattern to resist the dye. The next step in the process of creating kanoko (deer spot) shibori is to overdye the silk and unwind all the thread. The result would be a bumby mint green pattern of chevrons surrounded by a darker colour. |
| 1997.064 | Textile Sample | Textile Sample of Kanoko Shibori Technique Light mint green damask silk with a woven-in hemp leaf design which appears like interlocking stars; the center section and an inch or so at one end is a shibori (tye-dye) design of a series of chevrons creating a woven bamboo fence design; white cotton thread is wrapped around a very tiny piece of silk in a pattern to resist the dye. The next step in the process of creating kanoko (deer spot) shibori is to overdye the silk and unwind all the thread. The result would be a bumby mint green pattern of chevrons surrounded by a darker colour. |
| 1997.097.031 | ribbon | magenta ribbon with a blue and green flower design with orange spots. The border is purple and cream spots. |
| 1997.097.031 | ribbon | magenta ribbon with a blue and green flower design with orange spots. The border is purple and cream spots. |
| 1998.001.002 | Towel | A: single white cotton cloth with silk screen printing in red and black. Manazanar logo is in red. Below this is: "Honor the US Constitution, 18th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage" B: Card included tells about tenugui and the design of this one. |
| 1998.001.002 | Towel | A: single white cotton cloth with silk screen printing in red and black. Manazanar logo is in red. Below this is: "Honor the US Constitution, 18th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage" B: Card included tells about tenugui and the design of this one. |
| 1998.002.001 | Shirt | Two extra large white t-shirts. silk screened massage on the front in yellow and black: "Elect Seattle City Council David Della" |
| 1998.002.001 | Shirt | Two extra large white t-shirts. silk screened massage on the front in yellow and black: "Elect Seattle City Council David Della" |
| 1998.002.003 | Can, Food-storage | Three unopened cans of Fried Dace with Salted Black Beans Oval shaped tin cans with printed paper labels. Pearl River Bridge, packed by China National Cereals, Oils, and Foodstuffs Import and Export corporation." |
| 1998.002.003 | Can, Food-storage | Three unopened cans of Fried Dace with Salted Black Beans Oval shaped tin cans with printed paper labels. Pearl River Bridge, packed by China National Cereals, Oils, and Foodstuffs Import and Export corporation." |
| 1998.003.001 | Watch Rate Recorder | Machine to calibrate watches and clocks A: Rectangular shaped metal base with an L shaped top curved on two ends. At the right front there is a metal cylindar and a metal bar projecing out from holes in the top. To the left is a control lever with a round button. To the right projecting from a hole in the top and suspended above the deck of the machine is metal holder consisting of disks and a spring. Spring is operated with a plunger and the holder can be turned around. In front of this is a control panel consisting of a black metal plaque with tht e name American Time Products, Inc. New York City, New York, USA" printed at the top. Printed at the bottom is serial No. "No. 13057" and type No. "G-11". At the left is a black plastic knob with "ATF Inc" engraved at the top and "Control" is printed above the knob and can be turned left or right. To the right of this are two metal switches one says "on" and "off" and the other "record" and "listen." There is a red light above the two switches. To the right of this is a metal socket with "Phone" printed above. On the front of the machine is a metal label painted black with the words "Watch Master" in raised silver lettering. In the middle is the trade mark. There is a black electrical cord comingout of the back. B& C: Hand books for the machine. They have blue paper back covers with the name of the company and manufacturer printed in blue. The company that used the machine has name stamped in front "Bow Wah, 672 King St., Seattle Wash." they are instruction books for the use of the machine and how to read the charts. B: copyright in 1950 and has name of the company representative stamped on the front in red. C: copyright in 1948 and the name "Chinn" in pencil on the top. D: 12 rolls of charted paper printed in green ink with the name Watch Master at the top. (Location: SHELF 26D, in acid free box) |
| 1998.003.001 | Watch Rate Recorder | Machine to calibrate watches and clocks A: Rectangular shaped metal base with an L shaped top curved on two ends. At the right front there is a metal cylindar and a metal bar projecing out from holes in the top. To the left is a control lever with a round button. To the right projecting from a hole in the top and suspended above the deck of the machine is metal holder consisting of disks and a spring. Spring is operated with a plunger and the holder can be turned around. In front of this is a control panel consisting of a black metal plaque with tht e name American Time Products, Inc. New York City, New York, USA" printed at the top. Printed at the bottom is serial No. "No. 13057" and type No. "G-11". At the left is a black plastic knob with "ATF Inc" engraved at the top and "Control" is printed above the knob and can be turned left or right. To the right of this are two metal switches one says "on" and "off" and the other "record" and "listen." There is a red light above the two switches. To the right of this is a metal socket with "Phone" printed above. On the front of the machine is a metal label painted black with the words "Watch Master" in raised silver lettering. In the middle is the trade mark. There is a black electrical cord comingout of the back. B& C: Hand books for the machine. They have blue paper back covers with the name of the company and manufacturer printed in blue. The company that used the machine has name stamped in front "Bow Wah, 672 King St., Seattle Wash." they are instruction books for the use of the machine and how to read the charts. B: copyright in 1950 and has name of the company representative stamped on the front in red. C: copyright in 1948 and the name "Chinn" in pencil on the top. D: 12 rolls of charted paper printed in green ink with the name Watch Master at the top. (Location: SHELF 26D, in acid free box) |
| 1998.003.002 | Watch Cleaning Machine | Watch Master Ultrasonic Watch Cleaner Machine with covered containers. A:The rectangular shaped body is made of metal. The outside housing is covered with a gray texturized baked on enamel paint. The sides have ventilation holes. The top has two levels of red painted metal into which the four covered containers are inserted. At the front of this is a line of open slots also for ventilation. The machinery can be seen through the four holes, with the upper left containing a fan, upper right a white metal shelf, the two lower holes reveal a tan metal plate with slots for serrated columns attached to bottom of the cups. Another fan can be seen through the slots in the front. At the top front are three dials inserted in an aluminum plate. At the left is a switch labeled "dry". In the middle is a red plastic knob engraved with "mark-time". It can be turned from settings from "off" - 9" with "Min." in the middle. On the right is red plastic knob with a white dot which can be turned to "off, wash, rinse". On the front side of the machine are two labels, upper one mad of aluminum and painted red in the center "Watch Master" in raised lettering on either side of a clock shaped motif. On the parameter of the motif is "American Time Products, Inc. New York" and in the center "Trademark". On the lower aluminum label in red and black is "Type A-1, Ultrasonic Cleaner, American Time Products, Inc. New York, 115 V 60 ~ SER". Engraved below this is "A2899". A Large black electrical cord and plug extend from a hole in the bottom at the back. There are four rubber feet on the bottom. B: an aluminum container with straight sides and a hole in the bottom. Welded to the bottom is a metal disk with six twisted arms extened towards the sides. A metal rod extends out form the bottom. This container fits into upper left hole in the machine above a metal fan. C: An aluminum lid for B, round with short sides. D: An aluminum container with straight sides and a solid bottom which has a metal column extending down ward. There are long metal tabs extending out form the center of the column which fits into a hole in the lower left of the machine. E: An aluminum lid for D, identical to C. F: An aluminum container with straight sides and a solid bottom which fits into the hole in the upper right hand corner of the machine. G: An metal basket that has a wide mesch bottom, straight aluminum sides, a metal divider on the inside and a curved metal handle at the top. G sits inside F. H: A small mech strainer that has an aluminum band around the top and the bottom. It fits inside G. I: An aluminum lid for F identical to C, E. J & K: Identical to D & E and fit into lower right hand hole. L: Instruction booklet, glossy green paper folded with staple binding. The front cover has a photograph of the machine in a darker green circle. Below this in black is "Watchmaster Products, A division of the Bulova Watch Company, Inc." The title of the book is "Operating Instructions, Watch Master, Model WT, Ultrasonic Watch Cleaner." The title is in a white square above the photograph. Stamped over the title to the right is "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." and two Chinese characters. (location SHELF 26D, in archival box) |
| 1998.003.002 | Watch Cleaning Machine | Watch Master Ultrasonic Watch Cleaner Machine with covered containers. A:The rectangular shaped body is made of metal. The outside housing is covered with a gray texturized baked on enamel paint. The sides have ventilation holes. The top has two levels of red painted metal into which the four covered containers are inserted. At the front of this is a line of open slots also for ventilation. The machinery can be seen through the four holes, with the upper left containing a fan, upper right a white metal shelf, the two lower holes reveal a tan metal plate with slots for serrated columns attached to bottom of the cups. Another fan can be seen through the slots in the front. At the top front are three dials inserted in an aluminum plate. At the left is a switch labeled "dry". In the middle is a red plastic knob engraved with "mark-time". It can be turned from settings from "off" - 9" with "Min." in the middle. On the right is red plastic knob with a white dot which can be turned to "off, wash, rinse". On the front side of the machine are two labels, upper one mad of aluminum and painted red in the center "Watch Master" in raised lettering on either side of a clock shaped motif. On the parameter of the motif is "American Time Products, Inc. New York" and in the center "Trademark". On the lower aluminum label in red and black is "Type A-1, Ultrasonic Cleaner, American Time Products, Inc. New York, 115 V 60 ~ SER". Engraved below this is "A2899". A Large black electrical cord and plug extend from a hole in the bottom at the back. There are four rubber feet on the bottom. B: an aluminum container with straight sides and a hole in the bottom. Welded to the bottom is a metal disk with six twisted arms extened towards the sides. A metal rod extends out form the bottom. This container fits into upper left hole in the machine above a metal fan. C: An aluminum lid for B, round with short sides. D: An aluminum container with straight sides and a solid bottom which has a metal column extending down ward. There are long metal tabs extending out form the center of the column which fits into a hole in the lower left of the machine. E: An aluminum lid for D, identical to C. F: An aluminum container with straight sides and a solid bottom which fits into the hole in the upper right hand corner of the machine. G: An metal basket that has a wide mesch bottom, straight aluminum sides, a metal divider on the inside and a curved metal handle at the top. G sits inside F. H: A small mech strainer that has an aluminum band around the top and the bottom. It fits inside G. I: An aluminum lid for F identical to C, E. J & K: Identical to D & E and fit into lower right hand hole. L: Instruction booklet, glossy green paper folded with staple binding. The front cover has a photograph of the machine in a darker green circle. Below this in black is "Watchmaster Products, A division of the Bulova Watch Company, Inc." The title of the book is "Operating Instructions, Watch Master, Model WT, Ultrasonic Watch Cleaner." The title is in a white square above the photograph. Stamped over the title to the right is "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." and two Chinese characters. (location SHELF 26D, in archival box) |
| 1998.003.003 | Watch Instruction Books | Twelve Books containing information on watch repair A: Hardcover brown book, H: 8.75", W: 6", D: 1.875", Front embossed with floral border design and " Watch and Clock Maker's Handbook-Dictionary and Guide, Britten" this is repeated in gold on the spine and at the bottom of the spine "Spon". Inside the front cover is black stamp - "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." This 14th edition is published in London by the E & FN Spon, 57 Haymarket SW1, and in New York by the Chemical Publishing Coy. Of N.Y.Inc., 148 Lafayette St. 1938. B: Blue hardcover book, H: 9.25", W: 6.125", D: .5", printed on front cover in blue is a diagram of Watch wheels and "Complicated watches". Inside the front cover are two Chinese characters stamped inblack and "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." There is also a green, white and black square sticker with "The H & H Horological Supply Co., HAGCO, Denver, Colorado" the book is compiled by Seibel and Hagans and printed in the US by the Roberts Publishing Co. Denver, Colorado, Copyright 1945. C: Black soft covered book bound with plastic black rings. H: 8.875", W: 6.25", D: .75".The front cover is embsossed with a silver circular design and "Better Watch Repairing - Faster!, Authors LM Lewis and Max E. Lee". The manuel is not dated and some of the text appears to have been typewritten. Black stamp in front and back inside "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.". D: Turquoise hardcover book with black printing on front and spine and a drawing of a cloth within a bell jar. The book has green, white and black paper dustcover which repeats the printing on the cover. "The Horolovar Four Hundred - Day Clock Repair Guide By Charles Terwilliger. The first edition July, 1953, and the book copyrighted 1959 by Horolovar Co. Box 299, Bronxville, New York. H: 10.375", W: 7.25", D: .75". Ei: Yellow soft cover book with blue cloth binding.H: 12", W: 9", D: .25" On the front is a blue oval containing stars and wrapped with laurel shaped leaves and "Waltham First American Watch Since 1850, Watch and Clock Material * 1948 Edition* Waltham Watch Company, Waltham 54, Massachusetts, USA". Inside is a black stamp "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." Eii: Yellow folded paper with "Material Price List to the Retailer and Watchmaker Feb., 1948" Eiii: White paper printed in black on one side "Material Jobbers List, 1948, Domestic and Canadian" Eiv: Letter on Waltham Watch Co. letterhead March 12, 1948, to the Bow Wah Co. Appears to be form letter sent out with the catalogue. F: Bright blue soft cover ring binder with gold printing on front and spine, "Elgin Service Manual". Inner pages in black and blue have three holes and are separated with four cardstock dividers. Inside stamped with "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.", copyrighted 1958. H: 9.125", W: 7.125", D: 1.25". G: Wine colored soft colored three ring binder with gold printing on front and spine "Elgin Genuine Material, Only Elgin Watches have the DuraPower Mainspring". There is also a crest on the front cover. Pages have three holes and are separated by dividers which have model numbers on them. They are printed by the "Material Department Elgin National Watch Co. Elgin Illinois." Stamped with "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." on the first page. H: 11.5", W: 9.875", D: 1.5". H: Wine colored soft colored three ring binder with gold printing on front and spine "Elgin Service Bulletin, Only Elgin Watches have the DuraPower Mainspring". There is also a crest on the front cover. Pages have three holes and are separated by red dividers which have model numbers on them. They are printed by the "Material Department Elgin National Watch Co. Elgin Illinois." Stamped with "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." on the first page. H: 11.5", W: 9.875", D: 1.5". Ii: Blue hard cover three ring binder with masking tape on the front and written in black ink "Hamilton Technical Bulletin 1948". Stamped on the inside cover - "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.". Contains pages dated 1955 from Edauchas Co. in Switzerland." Service bulletin from the Hamilton Watch Co in Lancaster Penn and some hand written and typewritten pages of instruction with diagams in pencil. The last page is a letter from the Hamilton watch Co. dated March 12, 1948 which accompanied the technical literature sheets. H: 11.5", W: 10", D: 1.25". Iii & iii: Two copies of paper booklet with black printing "Practical Modern Watch Making-Educational bulletins, by the Horological Institute of America by HL Deehler." Published by the Horological Institute of America Washington DC. Stamped in red ink is "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.". J: Orange and white pamphlet "the H.I.A. Journal, Official Publication of the Horological Institiute of America, September, 1952." With a photograph of a watch showing world time zones on the front. On the front is stamped "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." and on the back is typewritten "Lester Chinn 672 King St. Seattle 4, Washington." 9" X 6". Ki & ii: Two pamphlets printed in black "Cylopedia of Valuebel Information for Jewler, Watchmaker, Optician. Privately printed for the trade. Price 2.50, by Nelson Hall, Publishers, 321 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago." Ki: Written in ink on the front "Lester Chin 1949".Stamped on the front are two Chinese characters and "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." Kii: Written in ink on the front "Your Instructor Wm. ?? Fickeisen, 1949" Stamped on the front are two Chinese characters.and "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.". L: Three copies of letter head paper 8.5" X 11", black printing at the top "Bow Wah Company" and then to wsets of double lines and in between the lines "CHINESE JEWWLRY - JADES - CURIOS - LUGGAGE - ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES" and then the address: "Phone SEneca 1467, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." in the upper right hand corner. M: Two cardstock tickets with blue stamp of three Chinese characters and "Bow Wah Co., 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." L & M in Archives. |
| 1998.003.003 | Watch Instruction Books | Twelve Books containing information on watch repair A: Hardcover brown book, H: 8.75", W: 6", D: 1.875", Front embossed with floral border design and " Watch and Clock Maker's Handbook-Dictionary and Guide, Britten" this is repeated in gold on the spine and at the bottom of the spine "Spon". Inside the front cover is black stamp - "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." This 14th edition is published in London by the E & FN Spon, 57 Haymarket SW1, and in New York by the Chemical Publishing Coy. Of N.Y.Inc., 148 Lafayette St. 1938. B: Blue hardcover book, H: 9.25", W: 6.125", D: .5", printed on front cover in blue is a diagram of Watch wheels and "Complicated watches". Inside the front cover are two Chinese characters stamped inblack and "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." There is also a green, white and black square sticker with "The H & H Horological Supply Co., HAGCO, Denver, Colorado" the book is compiled by Seibel and Hagans and printed in the US by the Roberts Publishing Co. Denver, Colorado, Copyright 1945. C: Black soft covered book bound with plastic black rings. H: 8.875", W: 6.25", D: .75".The front cover is embsossed with a silver circular design and "Better Watch Repairing - Faster!, Authors LM Lewis and Max E. Lee". The manuel is not dated and some of the text appears to have been typewritten. Black stamp in front and back inside "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.". D: Turquoise hardcover book with black printing on front and spine and a drawing of a cloth within a bell jar. The book has green, white and black paper dustcover which repeats the printing on the cover. "The Horolovar Four Hundred - Day Clock Repair Guide By Charles Terwilliger. The first edition July, 1953, and the book copyrighted 1959 by Horolovar Co. Box 299, Bronxville, New York. H: 10.375", W: 7.25", D: .75". Ei: Yellow soft cover book with blue cloth binding.H: 12", W: 9", D: .25" On the front is a blue oval containing stars and wrapped with laurel shaped leaves and "Waltham First American Watch Since 1850, Watch and Clock Material * 1948 Edition* Waltham Watch Company, Waltham 54, Massachusetts, USA". Inside is a black stamp "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." Eii: Yellow folded paper with "Material Price List to the Retailer and Watchmaker Feb., 1948" Eiii: White paper printed in black on one side "Material Jobbers List, 1948, Domestic and Canadian" Eiv: Letter on Waltham Watch Co. letterhead March 12, 1948, to the Bow Wah Co. Appears to be form letter sent out with the catalogue. F: Bright blue soft cover ring binder with gold printing on front and spine, "Elgin Service Manual". Inner pages in black and blue have three holes and are separated with four cardstock dividers. Inside stamped with "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.", copyrighted 1958. H: 9.125", W: 7.125", D: 1.25". G: Wine colored soft colored three ring binder with gold printing on front and spine "Elgin Genuine Material, Only Elgin Watches have the DuraPower Mainspring". There is also a crest on the front cover. Pages have three holes and are separated by dividers which have model numbers on them. They are printed by the "Material Department Elgin National Watch Co. Elgin Illinois." Stamped with "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." on the first page. H: 11.5", W: 9.875", D: 1.5". H: Wine colored soft colored three ring binder with gold printing on front and spine "Elgin Service Bulletin, Only Elgin Watches have the DuraPower Mainspring". There is also a crest on the front cover. Pages have three holes and are separated by red dividers which have model numbers on them. They are printed by the "Material Department Elgin National Watch Co. Elgin Illinois." Stamped with "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." on the first page. H: 11.5", W: 9.875", D: 1.5". Ii: Blue hard cover three ring binder with masking tape on the front and written in black ink "Hamilton Technical Bulletin 1948". Stamped on the inside cover - "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.". Contains pages dated 1955 from Edauchas Co. in Switzerland." Service bulletin from the Hamilton Watch Co in Lancaster Penn and some hand written and typewritten pages of instruction with diagams in pencil. The last page is a letter from the Hamilton watch Co. dated March 12, 1948 which accompanied the technical literature sheets. H: 11.5", W: 10", D: 1.25". Iii & iii: Two copies of paper booklet with black printing "Practical Modern Watch Making-Educational bulletins, by the Horological Institute of America by HL Deehler." Published by the Horological Institute of America Washington DC. Stamped in red ink is "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.". J: Orange and white pamphlet "the H.I.A. Journal, Official Publication of the Horological Institiute of America, September, 1952." With a photograph of a watch showing world time zones on the front. On the front is stamped "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." and on the back is typewritten "Lester Chinn 672 King St. Seattle 4, Washington." 9" X 6". Ki & ii: Two pamphlets printed in black "Cylopedia of Valuebel Information for Jewler, Watchmaker, Optician. Privately printed for the trade. Price 2.50, by Nelson Hall, Publishers, 321 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago." Ki: Written in ink on the front "Lester Chin 1949".Stamped on the front are two Chinese characters and "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." Kii: Written in ink on the front "Your Instructor Wm. ?? Fickeisen, 1949" Stamped on the front are two Chinese characters.and "Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash.". L: Three copies of letter head paper 8.5" X 11", black printing at the top "Bow Wah Company" and then to wsets of double lines and in between the lines "CHINESE JEWWLRY - JADES - CURIOS - LUGGAGE - ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES" and then the address: "Phone SEneca 1467, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." in the upper right hand corner. M: Two cardstock tickets with blue stamp of three Chinese characters and "Bow Wah Co., 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." L & M in Archives. |
| 1998.003.004 | Watch Parts | Two cardboard and two plastic boxes containing watch parts. A: Rectangular cardboard lidded box 4" X 8" X 1" with a label printed in blue, "Meyer Beck Co. Encino, Calif., to Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." and a blue 5 cent stamp. On one end of the box written in ink "Bulova 5 AB-AS976-1012. Inside are 6 smaller white cardboard boxes 2.5" X 1.625" X .75"which have bottom s which slide out to one side. Ai: Stamped in blue ink "ETA 1,000-1220 for Bulova 8AH" an d numbers written in ink. Inside is a clear paper wrapper containing a very tiny needle like balance staff. A larger balance staff and three brass knobs. Aii: Stamped in blue ink-" For Bulova 6AM-AH-AK-AZ" and numbers written in ink. Inside the box are four blue paper packages printed in red, three containing mainsprings and one containing a winding stem. A clear paper package with a mainspring, a blue lined foil package with a mainspring, one tiny balance staff, three small winding stems, three longer winding stem and three brass knobs. Aiii: Printed in blue on the top "ETA 900-925-930 for Bulova 10-BE" containing one sealed blue package of balance staffs, two winding stems and two knobs. Aiv: Stamped on top in blue "AS 970-1171 For Bulova 8AL" containing one blue package of balance staffs, two foil packages containing mainsprings, ten winding stems and two brass knobs. Av: Stamped on top in blue "For Benrus Bm Font 60", containing one package of balance staffs three mainsprings and brass knobs. Avi: Stamped on top in blue "A.S. 1194-1158-1187" containing one blue package of balance staffs ands two brass knobs. B: Rectangular lidded cardboard box containing 28 packages of mainsprings and one loose spring, H: 1.75", W: 8", D: 2.25". The lid of the box has "Springs" written inpencil on the top and a black stamp Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." on one end a black stamp "No. W 105". On one side e printed in black is "Swartchild & Co., Chicago, New York, Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, Los Angeles, Kansas City". Bi: Top of the box Bii: Bottom of the box which has two metal tabs on either end which attach to the top. Biii - xvii: Small envelopes with blue printing "Waltham Mainsprings". Each package contains one black spring with rust colored circular holder. Bxviii: Small envelope withprinting "Swartchild & Co." written in ink on the front "Eibosa Main" containing one bronze colored spring held with wire and one blue colored metal spring held with brass ring. Bxvix - xx: two envelopes printed in red "Waltham Mainspring" each contains metal spring with holder. Bxxi: Small envelope printed in brown "Charles Robert fit for a Waltham".On the back flap 100% Hand made English Crucible Cast Steel" Inside is paisley shaped spring inside a clear envelope. Bxxii - xxiii: Two small envelopes with brown printing"Excelsior Mainspring" containing spring wrapped in foil. Bxxiv - xxv: Two small envelopes printed in black "A. Adolphe Hug, J. Green building, Seattle, Wash."containing paisley shaped springs. Bxxvi - xxix: Four small envelopes printed in black "Sandsteel Mainspring, New York." Each contains a spring inside a metal holder. Bxxx: One square envelope with black printing "Elgin Resilient Mainspring". Contains large blue spring in cardboard holder. Bxxxi: Mainspring in metal holder wrapped in clear paper. C: Rectangular plastic box with hinged lid and dividers, H: 1.25", W: 8.25", D: 4.25", each of the 18 compartments holds one or two small square envelopes. There are 20 packages with blue or red printing for the companies Longienes, Wittnauer, and Le Coultre. Each contains a mainspring, winding stem or balance staff. Cxx: has a brass knob tied to outside of the package. D: Plastic box with hinged lid and seven compartments. H: 1.25", W: 4.5", D: 3". One hinge is broken, and inside the lid is paper label printed in blue and white "Bulova Buloloy Mainsprings Kit, No. 20. $10.95." In the left three compartments are three yellow plastic holders with the number 7AD in black, four red holders # 6AH, Six green holders #5AD, One green holder # 5AB and in the right three compartments are three black holders #8AD, Two red holders, #8AE, one blue holder #10AK, two blue holders # 10BC, three red holders # 10CSC. The holders are printed on one side with Buloloy Bulova Watch Co. and on the other with "Insertopak" and "Barrell side". In the larger middle compartment is holder # 7AK and the spring has sprung. In the middle of the compartment is a plastic peg which holds a plastic tool. The tool is hexagonal shaped with a hole in the center and has six hexagonal shaped projections around the outside. The projections are black, red, yellow, green, white and blue to match the spring holders. It is used to insert the spring from the holder. |
| 1998.003.004 | Watch Parts | Two cardboard and two plastic boxes containing watch parts. A: Rectangular cardboard lidded box 4" X 8" X 1" with a label printed in blue, "Meyer Beck Co. Encino, Calif., to Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." and a blue 5 cent stamp. On one end of the box written in ink "Bulova 5 AB-AS976-1012. Inside are 6 smaller white cardboard boxes 2.5" X 1.625" X .75"which have bottom s which slide out to one side. Ai: Stamped in blue ink "ETA 1,000-1220 for Bulova 8AH" an d numbers written in ink. Inside is a clear paper wrapper containing a very tiny needle like balance staff. A larger balance staff and three brass knobs. Aii: Stamped in blue ink-" For Bulova 6AM-AH-AK-AZ" and numbers written in ink. Inside the box are four blue paper packages printed in red, three containing mainsprings and one containing a winding stem. A clear paper package with a mainspring, a blue lined foil package with a mainspring, one tiny balance staff, three small winding stems, three longer winding stem and three brass knobs. Aiii: Printed in blue on the top "ETA 900-925-930 for Bulova 10-BE" containing one sealed blue package of balance staffs, two winding stems and two knobs. Aiv: Stamped on top in blue "AS 970-1171 For Bulova 8AL" containing one blue package of balance staffs, two foil packages containing mainsprings, ten winding stems and two brass knobs. Av: Stamped on top in blue "For Benrus Bm Font 60", containing one package of balance staffs three mainsprings and brass knobs. Avi: Stamped on top in blue "A.S. 1194-1158-1187" containing one blue package of balance staffs ands two brass knobs. B: Rectangular lidded cardboard box containing 28 packages of mainsprings and one loose spring, H: 1.75", W: 8", D: 2.25". The lid of the box has "Springs" written inpencil on the top and a black stamp Bow Wah Company, 672 King Street, Seattle 4, Wash." on one end a black stamp "No. W 105". On one side e printed in black is "Swartchild & Co., Chicago, New York, Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, Los Angeles, Kansas City". Bi: Top of the box Bii: Bottom of the box which has two metal tabs on either end which attach to the top. Biii - xvii: Small envelopes with blue printing "Waltham Mainsprings". Each package contains one black spring with rust colored circular holder. Bxviii: Small envelope withprinting "Swartchild & Co." written in ink on the front "Eibosa Main" containing one bronze colored spring held with wire and one blue colored metal spring held with brass ring. Bxvix - xx: two envelopes printed in red "Waltham Mainspring" each contains metal spring with holder. Bxxi: Small envelope printed in brown "Charles Robert fit for a Waltham".On the back flap 100% Hand made English Crucible Cast Steel" Inside is paisley shaped spring inside a clear envelope. Bxxii - xxiii: Two small envelopes with brown printing"Excelsior Mainspring" containing spring wrapped in foil. Bxxiv - xxv: Two small envelopes printed in black "A. Adolphe Hug, J. Green building, Seattle, Wash."containing paisley shaped springs. Bxxvi - xxix: Four small envelopes printed in black "Sandsteel Mainspring, New York." Each contains a spring inside a metal holder. Bxxx: One square envelope with black printing "Elgin Resilient Mainspring". Contains large blue spring in cardboard holder. Bxxxi: Mainspring in metal holder wrapped in clear paper. C: Rectangular plastic box with hinged lid and dividers, H: 1.25", W: 8.25", D: 4.25", each of the 18 compartments holds one or two small square envelopes. There are 20 packages with blue or red printing for the companies Longienes, Wittnauer, and Le Coultre. Each contains a mainspring, winding stem or balance staff. Cxx: has a brass knob tied to outside of the package. D: Plastic box with hinged lid and seven compartments. H: 1.25", W: 4.5", D: 3". One hinge is broken, and inside the lid is paper label printed in blue and white "Bulova Buloloy Mainsprings Kit, No. 20. $10.95." In the left three compartments are three yellow plastic holders with the number 7AD in black, four red holders # 6AH, Six green holders #5AD, One green holder # 5AB and in the right three compartments are three black holders #8AD, Two red holders, #8AE, one blue holder #10AK, two blue holders # 10BC, three red holders # 10CSC. The holders are printed on one side with Buloloy Bulova Watch Co. and on the other with "Insertopak" and "Barrell side". In the larger middle compartment is holder # 7AK and the spring has sprung. In the middle of the compartment is a plastic peg which holds a plastic tool. The tool is hexagonal shaped with a hole in the center and has six hexagonal shaped projections around the outside. The projections are black, red, yellow, green, white and blue to match the spring holders. It is used to insert the spring from the holder. |
| 1998.008.001 | Mouth Organ | Mouth organ made from a gourd Tan colored round gourd with long straight neck with tip cut off. Inserted through the bottom and top of the body of the gourd are three bamboo or reed tubes. Two are 10" long and one is 6.75" long. Pitch seals openings around tubes, on top and bottom. |
| 1998.008.001 | Mouth Organ | Mouth organ made from a gourd Tan colored round gourd with long straight neck with tip cut off. Inserted through the bottom and top of the body of the gourd are three bamboo or reed tubes. Two are 10" long and one is 6.75" long. Pitch seals openings around tubes, on top and bottom. |
| 1998.008.002 | Currency | Philippines Currency A: 2 Piso Bill predominantly blue wiht portrait of Jose Rizal. On the back illustration of the declaration of Filipino independence June 12, 1898. B: 5 Piso Bill predominantly green with brown ink. Portrait of Andres Bonifacio on the left. On the back is illustraiton of men talking a blood oath - "Mga Bagong Kasapi ng katipunan na Lumalagda sa mga kasulatan ng kkk sa pamamagitan ng Kanilang dugo" C: 10 Piso bill. Olive green and brown ink. Portrait of Apolinaro Mabini on left side. On the back is "Simbahan ng Barasoain" D: 50 Piso bill. Beige paper with black and red ink. Portrait of Antonio Luna on left. On the back in red is illustration of the blood campact between Sikatuna and Legaspi. E: 5 Piso coin. On the front if Ferdinand Marcos. Dated September 21, 1972. F: 1 Piso coin. Octagonal shape. On the front is "Jose Rizal" 1976. |
| 1998.008.002 | Currency | Philippines Currency A: 2 Piso Bill predominantly blue wiht portrait of Jose Rizal. On the back illustration of the declaration of Filipino independence June 12, 1898. B: 5 Piso Bill predominantly green with brown ink. Portrait of Andres Bonifacio on the left. On the back is illustraiton of men talking a blood oath - "Mga Bagong Kasapi ng katipunan na Lumalagda sa mga kasulatan ng kkk sa pamamagitan ng Kanilang dugo" C: 10 Piso bill. Olive green and brown ink. Portrait of Apolinaro Mabini on left side. On the back is "Simbahan ng Barasoain" D: 50 Piso bill. Beige paper with black and red ink. Portrait of Antonio Luna on left. On the back in red is illustration of the blood campact between Sikatuna and Legaspi. E: 5 Piso coin. On the front if Ferdinand Marcos. Dated September 21, 1972. F: 1 Piso coin. Octagonal shape. On the front is "Jose Rizal" 1976. |
| 1998.010.001 | Pair of Shoes | Pair of women's high heeled beaded shoes. Shoes have cloth upper front woth a solid bugle and seed bead in two shades of white and two shades of blue creating a triple swirll design. Design repeated on 2.5 " heel. The insole and under sole are made of brown leather trimed with blue velvet. There are straps at the back go around the wearer's heel down the back and fasten over the instep with a strap that has holes to fasten to metal buckle. |
| 1998.010.001 | Pair of Shoes | Pair of women's high heeled beaded shoes. Shoes have cloth upper front woth a solid bugle and seed bead in two shades of white and two shades of blue creating a triple swirll design. Design repeated on 2.5 " heel. The insole and under sole are made of brown leather trimed with blue velvet. There are straps at the back go around the wearer's heel down the back and fasten over the instep with a strap that has holes to fasten to metal buckle. |
| 1998.010.002 | Pair of Shoes | Pair of women's backless beaded shoes Slipper style shoes have blue velvet insole and trim with the toe covered with bugle and seed beads in shades of blue and white. The curved designs featured flowers and leaves on one half of the toe and wave like designs on the other half. A flat heel and under sole are made of thick leather. The manufacturer's name "Filifinas Foot Wear Manila PI" framed in a triangle. Size 42 is stamped into the bottom. On the right shoe the under sole is gouged near the toe. |
| 1998.010.002 | Pair of Shoes | Pair of women's backless beaded shoes Slipper style shoes have blue velvet insole and trim with the toe covered with bugle and seed beads in shades of blue and white. The curved designs featured flowers and leaves on one half of the toe and wave like designs on the other half. A flat heel and under sole are made of thick leather. The manufacturer's name "Filifinas Foot Wear Manila PI" framed in a triangle. Size 42 is stamped into the bottom. On the right shoe the under sole is gouged near the toe. |
| 1998.010.003 | Pair of Shoes | Pair of Women's Backless beaded shoes Slipper like shoes have a dark brown velvet toe and insole and heel covering. The toe is partially covered with brown bugle beads and white seed beads. The design features three flower shapes interspersed with undulating beaded lines. Some of the beads on the left shoe are loose. The 1.75" heel narrows towards the bottom. The brown leather under sole has the size 42 punched into the bottom near the toe. |
| 1998.010.003 | Pair of Shoes | Pair of Women's Backless beaded shoes Slipper like shoes have a dark brown velvet toe and insole and heel covering. The toe is partially covered with brown bugle beads and white seed beads. The design features three flower shapes interspersed with undulating beaded lines. Some of the beads on the left shoe are loose. The 1.75" heel narrows towards the bottom. The brown leather under sole has the size 42 punched into the bottom near the toe. |
| 1998.013 | Robe | Silk robe made in China for the western market A: Ivory colored satin lined with light weight silk twill of the same color. Down both sides of the front, over the shoulders down the back and on the back of the sleeves are embroidered motifs in satin stitch outlined with gold couching. Motifs include medallion shapes with a green and purple Chinese junk, a brown and beige sail, yellow purple and blue waves, green, brown and yellow mountains, blue and purple pavilion, pink, yellow, purple and green flowers and brown birds. Between the medallions are large flowers on branches. They include pink, white and purple plum blossoms, pink, purple and blue peonies, yellow, orange and purple citron blossom. Yellow, orange, and purple chrysanthemums. There are two purple, fuschia, orange and yellow butterflies on the back. Robe is sewn in style of Japanese kimono with straight sides and back square sleeves, and a collar band which runs down to the hem. Loop sewn on inside neck for hanging. B: There is a 1.5" wide matching tie that goes through two fabric loops under each arm. |
| 1998.013 | Robe | Silk robe made in China for the western market A: Ivory colored satin lined with light weight silk twill of the same color. Down both sides of the front, over the shoulders down the back and on the back of the sleeves are embroidered motifs in satin stitch outlined with gold couching. Motifs include medallion shapes with a green and purple Chinese junk, a brown and beige sail, yellow purple and blue waves, green, brown and yellow mountains, blue and purple pavilion, pink, yellow, purple and green flowers and brown birds. Between the medallions are large flowers on branches. They include pink, white and purple plum blossoms, pink, purple and blue peonies, yellow, orange and purple citron blossom. Yellow, orange, and purple chrysanthemums. There are two purple, fuschia, orange and yellow butterflies on the back. Robe is sewn in style of Japanese kimono with straight sides and back square sleeves, and a collar band which runs down to the hem. Loop sewn on inside neck for hanging. B: There is a 1.5" wide matching tie that goes through two fabric loops under each arm. |
| 1998.014 | Straw Snow Boots | Model Straw Snow Boots, Pair of Yuki-nagagutsu (A, B) Woven straw boots separately woven soles, plain weave uppers with decorative weave in front, twill weave sides, with stakes extending to form long top of boot which are reinforced with red yarn serving a decorative purpose. The tops of the boots are trimmed with indigo colored cotton fabric with ikat style printed design. |
| 1998.014 | Straw Snow Boots | Model Straw Snow Boots, Pair of Yuki-nagagutsu (A, B) Woven straw boots separately woven soles, plain weave uppers with decorative weave in front, twill weave sides, with stakes extending to form long top of boot which are reinforced with red yarn serving a decorative purpose. The tops of the boots are trimmed with indigo colored cotton fabric with ikat style printed design. |
| 1998.015 | Pair of Sandals | Pair of Women's Mule Style Wood Sandals (A,B) Made of a single piece of wood, hand carved with an opening at arch, carved flower on either side of heel. The sole is painted red with the flower painted white and yellow at the center; the wood insole is varnished. Sandal straps are made of weft-faced red and white cloth attached to the sole with brass tacks painted to match the straps. Nailed to the bottom is a horseshoe shaped leather strip at the toe and a leather heel. A sticker attached to each insole is printed in black, "Lucero, Manila Handcrafted". |
| 1998.015 | Pair of Sandals | Pair of Women's Mule Style Wood Sandals (A,B) Made of a single piece of wood, hand carved with an opening at arch, carved flower on either side of heel. The sole is painted red with the flower painted white and yellow at the center; the wood insole is varnished. Sandal straps are made of weft-faced red and white cloth attached to the sole with brass tacks painted to match the straps. Nailed to the bottom is a horseshoe shaped leather strip at the toe and a leather heel. A sticker attached to each insole is printed in black, "Lucero, Manila Handcrafted". |
| 1998.016 | Puppet | Cloth Chinese Male Figure Theater Puppet Puppet has clay head, hands and feet painted in theatrical style; the face is painted white with red and black designs, blue neck and ears. Cloth and paper hat with orange, white and blue pom poms on top and sides, the front of the hat is decorated with sequins and beads attached with copper wire to a crown shaped front piece covered with red fabric on white and gold paper; on body of the hat is made of white satin cloth stiffened with paper and trimmed with blue ribbon; at the very top is an orange double pointed shape extending up from the back and trimmed with yellow ribbon; the back is pink cloth stiffened with paper and trimmed with yellow braid. The figure wears a red and gold brocade robe with orange accents in a crysanthemum, halo shaped and floral design design which is cut to form two side panels and attached front and back panels; the back panel is cut from a dark pink and gold brocade with orchids, chrysanthemums and plum design; the same material is used for a front tab. At the waist is a yellow and black brocade band in the form of a belt and the same fabric is used in the collar which is trimmed with pink braid. The body is made from white muslin and the legs are filled with beans; hand stitched in front. Clay fist-shaped hands are painted pink, clay feet are painted black boots with white soles. |
| 1998.016 | Puppet | Cloth Chinese Male Figure Theater Puppet Puppet has clay head, hands and feet painted in theatrical style; the face is painted white with red and black designs, blue neck and ears. Cloth and paper hat with orange, white and blue pom poms on top and sides, the front of the hat is decorated with sequins and beads attached with copper wire to a crown shaped front piece covered with red fabric on white and gold paper; on body of the hat is made of white satin cloth stiffened with paper and trimmed with blue ribbon; at the very top is an orange double pointed shape extending up from the back and trimmed with yellow ribbon; the back is pink cloth stiffened with paper and trimmed with yellow braid. The figure wears a red and gold brocade robe with orange accents in a crysanthemum, halo shaped and floral design design which is cut to form two side panels and attached front and back panels; the back panel is cut from a dark pink and gold brocade with orchids, chrysanthemums and plum design; the same material is used for a front tab. At the waist is a yellow and black brocade band in the form of a belt and the same fabric is used in the collar which is trimmed with pink braid. The body is made from white muslin and the legs are filled with beans; hand stitched in front. Clay fist-shaped hands are painted pink, clay feet are painted black boots with white soles. |
| 1998.017 | Doll | Chinese male doll A: Papier mache head, hands and feet; cloth body containing rubbery substance. Painted peachy colored skin with bald head and small amount of painted white hair on back, eyebrow, mustache and goatee, red lips, brown and black eyes, rosy cheeks and rose colored wrinkles around the eyes, rose colored finger and toe nails. He wears a blue cotton tunic and trousers with ties at the bottom of each leg; and a coconut fiber vest with a paper backing, white stitching and blue piping and a black braid loop and knot closure. He carries a basket made from light and dark brown molded plastic suspended from white cotton twill tape. There is a hole in his clenched right hand with traces of glue where something was once inserted. B: Hat made of tan paper with gauze cover in a conical shape with a wide brim; white cotton twill tape for ties |
| 1998.017 | Doll | Chinese male doll A: Papier mache head, hands and feet; cloth body containing rubbery substance. Painted peachy colored skin with bald head and small amount of painted white hair on back, eyebrow, mustache and goatee, red lips, brown and black eyes, rosy cheeks and rose colored wrinkles around the eyes, rose colored finger and toe nails. He wears a blue cotton tunic and trousers with ties at the bottom of each leg; and a coconut fiber vest with a paper backing, white stitching and blue piping and a black braid loop and knot closure. He carries a basket made from light and dark brown molded plastic suspended from white cotton twill tape. There is a hole in his clenched right hand with traces of glue where something was once inserted. B: Hat made of tan paper with gauze cover in a conical shape with a wide brim; white cotton twill tape for ties |
| 1998.018 | Doll | Aneko (big sister) style Japanese cornhusk doll Tall slender doll is padded with cotton or polyester batting and the head and clothes are made of dried corn husks (yellowish white color). The face has no features and the hair is folded and tied into a traditional style. The corn husk clothing consists of a crossed undercollar and the kimono top is made of a corn husk that is folded on one edge to create a crossed collar with the side pieces folded down to represent sleeves. Another cornhusk is wrapped in columnar form for the bottom of the kimono. The obi is made of a corn husk wrapped around the middle over the join between the top and bottom of the kimono; another husk is tied to the back to form the obi bow and two smaller pieces form the obi age and the obi jime which holds the obi together. The doll is attached to a 2" square block of wood. The front hair pieces have shrunk slightly revealing the white batting beneath. |
| 1998.018 | Doll | Aneko (big sister) style Japanese cornhusk doll Tall slender doll is padded with cotton or polyester batting and the head and clothes are made of dried corn husks (yellowish white color). The face has no features and the hair is folded and tied into a traditional style. The corn husk clothing consists of a crossed undercollar and the kimono top is made of a corn husk that is folded on one edge to create a crossed collar with the side pieces folded down to represent sleeves. Another cornhusk is wrapped in columnar form for the bottom of the kimono. The obi is made of a corn husk wrapped around the middle over the join between the top and bottom of the kimono; another husk is tied to the back to form the obi bow and two smaller pieces form the obi age and the obi jime which holds the obi together. The doll is attached to a 2" square block of wood. The front hair pieces have shrunk slightly revealing the white batting beneath. |
| 1998.019 | Doll | Japanese Dancer Doll A: Round fair face with painted black eyes and eyebrows, red mouth; short straight black fibre hair with bangs; doll is looking across her right shoulder; body is turned diagonally with the right arm toward the back and the left arm held up to the shoulder to hold a carrying bar with 2 buckets. The long kimono extends out behind the figure and has long sleeves; made of rayon in a red, pink, blue, yellow, green and white design including hemp leaf pattern, maple leaves, water and flowers; the orange and gold obi is made of paper and metallic thread. The doll has paper hands; the left is curled around a red and gold carrying bar which has two paper buckets in blue and silver hanging from faded red threads at each end of the bar. The doll is attached to a black lacquer base that has an orange fabric top. B: The eboshi style had is made of gold colored paper with a pink lining; it stands up with a curved top. An orange silk braided cord is strung through two holes on either side of the hat and is tied in a bow which fits under the doll's chin. |
| 1998.019 | Doll | Japanese Dancer Doll A: Round fair face with painted black eyes and eyebrows, red mouth; short straight black fibre hair with bangs; doll is looking across her right shoulder; body is turned diagonally with the right arm toward the back and the left arm held up to the shoulder to hold a carrying bar with 2 buckets. The long kimono extends out behind the figure and has long sleeves; made of rayon in a red, pink, blue, yellow, green and white design including hemp leaf pattern, maple leaves, water and flowers; the orange and gold obi is made of paper and metallic thread. The doll has paper hands; the left is curled around a red and gold carrying bar which has two paper buckets in blue and silver hanging from faded red threads at each end of the bar. The doll is attached to a black lacquer base that has an orange fabric top. B: The eboshi style had is made of gold colored paper with a pink lining; it stands up with a curved top. An orange silk braided cord is strung through two holes on either side of the hat and is tied in a bow which fits under the doll's chin. |
| 1998.022 | Newspaper | Newspaper written in Japanese, "Jiji Shimpo, Ocean Edition", April 30, 1929 Two pages of yellowing paper, black ink printing, written in Japanese except half of one page written in English reporting Western news, has some photographs and half a page of cartoons. |
| 1998.022 | Newspaper | Newspaper written in Japanese, "Jiji Shimpo, Ocean Edition", April 30, 1929 Two pages of yellowing paper, black ink printing, written in Japanese except half of one page written in English reporting Western news, has some photographs and half a page of cartoons. |
| 1998.025.001 | Kimono | Women's Summer kimono Long robe with short square sleeves for informal wear. Indigo dyed bast fiber with white resist pattern. The all over design consists of white starbursts with curved ribbon shapes intersecting with each other and the starbursts. The ribbon shapes are stripped horizontally white on blue with splashes of white. The straight band collar extends half way down the front which has extensions for overlapping. The front and back yokes are lined with white cotton. The kimono is machine sewn. |
| 1998.025.001 | Kimono | Women's Summer kimono Long robe with short square sleeves for informal wear. Indigo dyed bast fiber with white resist pattern. The all over design consists of white starbursts with curved ribbon shapes intersecting with each other and the starbursts. The ribbon shapes are stripped horizontally white on blue with splashes of white. The straight band collar extends half way down the front which has extensions for overlapping. The front and back yokes are lined with white cotton. The kimono is machine sewn. |
| 1998.025.002 | Kimono | Women's informal kimono Long body with medium length sleeves and rounded corners. Sleeve is open in the section next to the body. Smaller wrist opening. Collar, straight, extends half way down the front which has extensions for overlapping. Synthetic royal blue and white crepe has an overall design of blue and white bamboo branches against scattered blue cloud like background. The cloth label on the inside back of the collar has a red sunburst emblem and "Made in Japan" woven in. Machine and hand sewn. Unlined. |
| 1998.025.002 | Kimono | Women's informal kimono Long body with medium length sleeves and rounded corners. Sleeve is open in the section next to the body. Smaller wrist opening. Collar, straight, extends half way down the front which has extensions for overlapping. Synthetic royal blue and white crepe has an overall design of blue and white bamboo branches against scattered blue cloud like background. The cloth label on the inside back of the collar has a red sunburst emblem and "Made in Japan" woven in. Machine and hand sewn. Unlined. |
| 1998.025.003 | Kimono | Women's informal kimono Long body with medium length sleeves and rounded corners open on the side near the body. Small wrist openings. Wide straight band collar extending half way down he front. Which has extensions for over lapping. The collar has a doublelayer around the neck line acting as reinforcement. The kimono is made of short fiber, silk fabric, woven in vertical bands of reddish brown graduating from light to dark. The weave has a pale brown variegated grid pattern resembling a plaid. (Possibly Tsumugi)? The fabric has a random supplementary weft pattern of pink, blue, black and silver roses. The collar is lined with plain weave silk which has turned pink after washing. The center back seam allowances has been bound with a purple silk and the kimono is hand stitched. There is no lining. On the inner collar at the back is a knotted silk thread loop which indicates the collar is meant to be folded in half length wise. |
| 1998.025.003 | Kimono | Women's informal kimono Long body with medium length sleeves and rounded corners open on the side near the body. Small wrist openings. Wide straight band collar extending half way down he front. Which has extensions for over lapping. The collar has a doublelayer around the neck line acting as reinforcement. The kimono is made of short fiber, silk fabric, woven in vertical bands of reddish brown graduating from light to dark. The weave has a pale brown variegated grid pattern resembling a plaid. (Possibly Tsumugi)? The fabric has a random supplementary weft pattern of pink, blue, black and silver roses. The collar is lined with plain weave silk which has turned pink after washing. The center back seam allowances has been bound with a purple silk and the kimono is hand stitched. There is no lining. On the inner collar at the back is a knotted silk thread loop which indicates the collar is meant to be folded in half length wise. |
| 1998.025.004 | Kimono | Woman's Informal Kimono Purple silk background with woven in vertical stripe there are large resist dye motifs over the whole robe. They are clusters of large leaves and small flowers in red, yellow, salmon pink, gray, gold and white. Among the large motifs are scattered small blossoms. The straight collar extends half- way down the front and is doubled to reinforce the neck line. The sleeves and upper body are lined with red silk and the lower body and sleeve edges are lined with fuschia silk crepe. |
| 1998.025.004 | Kimono | Woman's Informal Kimono Purple silk background with woven in vertical stripe there are large resist dye motifs over the whole robe. They are clusters of large leaves and small flowers in red, yellow, salmon pink, gray, gold and white. Among the large motifs are scattered small blossoms. The straight collar extends half- way down the front and is doubled to reinforce the neck line. The sleeves and upper body are lined with red silk and the lower body and sleeve edges are lined with fuschia silk crepe. |
| 1998.025.005 | Kimono | Women's Lined Kimono Peach colored silk damask with woven in design of floral medallions. Yuzen-zome dyeing of scattered hexagon shaped rectangles in white, light green, red and pink which frame different styles plum and cherry blossoms in pink, white, red, yellow, and green. Outside these hexagons are other shapes and floral designs in the same colors. The kimono has long sleeves appropriate for a young woman. There is an opening near the body and the outside corner is rounded. The collar extends three - quarters of the way down the kimono and has a reinforced section around the neck. It is lined with white silk and the upper body red silk in the sleeves, and red cotton at the bottom. |
| 1998.025.005 | Kimono | Women's Lined Kimono Peach colored silk damask with woven in design of floral medallions. Yuzen-zome dyeing of scattered hexagon shaped rectangles in white, light green, red and pink which frame different styles plum and cherry blossoms in pink, white, red, yellow, and green. Outside these hexagons are other shapes and floral designs in the same colors. The kimono has long sleeves appropriate for a young woman. There is an opening near the body and the outside corner is rounded. The collar extends three - quarters of the way down the kimono and has a reinforced section around the neck. It is lined with white silk and the upper body red silk in the sleeves, and red cotton at the bottom. |
| 1998.025.006 | Kimono | Women's Summer Kimono Long body medium length sleeves with rounded corner, open near body, wide straight band collar extending halfway down the front which has extensions for overlapping. Overall white wavy net design on navy blue back ground. Accented with smaller white dots. Design appears to be resist dyed to imitate tie dyed "knoko shibori" dyed method. Collar has an extra layer of fabric around the neck line. And is lined with white cotton. It is designed to be folded in half length wise. The rest of the kimono is unlined. Machine and hand stitched. |
| 1998.025.006 | Kimono | Women's Summer Kimono Long body medium length sleeves with rounded corner, open near body, wide straight band collar extending halfway down the front which has extensions for overlapping. Overall white wavy net design on navy blue back ground. Accented with smaller white dots. Design appears to be resist dyed to imitate tie dyed "knoko shibori" dyed method. Collar has an extra layer of fabric around the neck line. And is lined with white cotton. It is designed to be folded in half length wise. The rest of the kimono is unlined. Machine and hand stitched. |
| 1998.025.007 | Kimono | Young Woman's Informal Kimono Pale yellow synthetic robe with all over pattern of large peonies in full bloom. The peonies are peach, red, orange, and white shades with dark and light bluish leaves and an apricot colored shadow. The sleeves are long, open near the body and have rounded outside. Collar extends 3/4 of the way down the front of the robe and like the body of the robe it is lined with white cotton near the top and pink cotton near the bottom. The sleeves are lined with red silk. |
| 1998.025.007 | Kimono | Young Woman's Informal Kimono Pale yellow synthetic robe with all over pattern of large peonies in full bloom. The peonies are peach, red, orange, and white shades with dark and light bluish leaves and an apricot colored shadow. The sleeves are long, open near the body and have rounded outside. Collar extends 3/4 of the way down the front of the robe and like the body of the robe it is lined with white cotton near the top and pink cotton near the bottom. The sleeves are lined with red silk. |
| 1998.025.008 | Nagajuban Underrobe | Women's Under Kimono Nagajuban Medium length body with long sleeves which have been basted to shorten them. Straight band collar extends halfway down the front. Red and white printed crepe has an overall design simulating tie dyed "Konoko shibori" method. The background is mostly square dots with large folding fan motifs scattered on top. The fans overlap and are connected with looping ribbons. There is an "eri " collar sewn over the top of the garment collar. It is made of white crepe like fabric with a textured medallion design woven in the inside collar and back have been stained yellow. |
| 1998.025.008 | Nagajuban Underrobe | Women's Under Kimono Nagajuban Medium length body with long sleeves which have been basted to shorten them. Straight band collar extends halfway down the front. Red and white printed crepe has an overall design simulating tie dyed "Konoko shibori" method. The background is mostly square dots with large folding fan motifs scattered on top. The fans overlap and are connected with looping ribbons. There is an "eri " collar sewn over the top of the garment collar. It is made of white crepe like fabric with a textured medallion design woven in the inside collar and back have been stained yellow. |
| 1998.025.009 | Kimono | Formal Kimono for Older Woman Black silk robe with Yuzen-zome dyed wagon wheel motif at lower hem at both fronts. The top half of the Wagon wheels show in white, light blue and beige color. On the wagon wheels are floral design of clover, pinks. In front of the wheels are white outlines of suzuki (pampas grass.) There are five white mon family crests in the shape of the mygoa (ginger family plant). On the center back, the back sleeves and both sides of the chest. The collar is wide so that it can be folded in half length wise. It is lined with white silk crepe. The body of the kimono is unlined. |
| 1998.025.009 | Kimono | Formal Kimono for Older Woman Black silk robe with Yuzen-zome dyed wagon wheel motif at lower hem at both fronts. The top half of the Wagon wheels show in white, light blue and beige color. On the wagon wheels are floral design of clover, pinks. In front of the wheels are white outlines of suzuki (pampas grass.) There are five white mon family crests in the shape of the mygoa (ginger family plant). On the center back, the back sleeves and both sides of the chest. The collar is wide so that it can be folded in half length wise. It is lined with white silk crepe. The body of the kimono is unlined. |
| 1998.025.010 | Kimono | Young Woman's Formal Kimono Black silk crepe with yuzen -zome dyed motif extending from the hem half way up from both fronts and inside each front. Motif consists of large images of out of scale they include folding fans, stylized pine branches, bamboo leaves, plum blossoms, treasure wagon, folk house, and large white cranes. Colors include green gray, pink, yellow, peach, rust, and gray -blue. There are some gold painted accents and the cranes have red and white embroidery. The collar is wide and the upper half is reinforced. Around the neck it has been folded in half and tacked to the inner collar. A plastic and cloth stiffener is inserted between the collar layers. Sleeves are long with square corners and whole kimono lined with white habutai silk. There is a cloth label stamped in red ink "Made in Japan" hanging from one thread at the neck. Black dye on the front of the kimono shows signs of fading. |
| 1998.025.010 | Kimono | Young Woman's Formal Kimono Black silk crepe with yuzen -zome dyed motif extending from the hem half way up from both fronts and inside each front. Motif consists of large images of out of scale they include folding fans, stylized pine branches, bamboo leaves, plum blossoms, treasure wagon, folk house, and large white cranes. Colors include green gray, pink, yellow, peach, rust, and gray -blue. There are some gold painted accents and the cranes have red and white embroidery. The collar is wide and the upper half is reinforced. Around the neck it has been folded in half and tacked to the inner collar. A plastic and cloth stiffener is inserted between the collar layers. Sleeves are long with square corners and whole kimono lined with white habutai silk. There is a cloth label stamped in red ink "Made in Japan" hanging from one thread at the neck. Black dye on the front of the kimono shows signs of fading. |
| 1998.025.011 | Kimono | Woman's formal Kimono Fine black silk crepe with Yuzen -zome dyed scene at the hem on the front and inside. The scene is divided into sections by cloud shapes and shows a treasure wagon at the bottom surrounded by pine plum, chrysanthemum and bamboo branches. Above this motif are rock formations trees, flowers, a pavilion, and two flying cranes. The motif in yellow, green, red, brown, gray and white is surrounded by graduating white background. The cranes are accented with white embroidery and there is some gold couching and gold paint. There are five mon family crests in the shape of the Kiri leaf and blossom which represent the donor's Father's family. The collar is wide so that it can be doubled and the sleeves are long with squared corners. The kimono is lined with red silk. |
| 1998.025.011 | Kimono | Woman's formal Kimono Fine black silk crepe with Yuzen -zome dyed scene at the hem on the front and inside. The scene is divided into sections by cloud shapes and shows a treasure wagon at the bottom surrounded by pine plum, chrysanthemum and bamboo branches. Above this motif are rock formations trees, flowers, a pavilion, and two flying cranes. The motif in yellow, green, red, brown, gray and white is surrounded by graduating white background. The cranes are accented with white embroidery and there is some gold couching and gold paint. There are five mon family crests in the shape of the Kiri leaf and blossom which represent the donor's Father's family. The collar is wide so that it can be doubled and the sleeves are long with squared corners. The kimono is lined with red silk. |
| 1998.025.012 | Underclothing | Nagajuban Under collar bodice with sleeves White cotton gauze bodice that has a tuck at the shoulders. Long sleeve lined red and white silk crepe sleeves are attached at the shoulders to the white gauze. The sleeves a have konoko shibori design of squarish white dots in the shape of very large folding fans. A white cotton straight band collar extends almost to the bottom of the bodice and has a strip of red silk crepe stitched over the upper part of the collar. On top of this is a double layer of light pink silk covering most of the red crepe. The garment is hand stitched, the bodice and collar are quite discolored. This under bodice was probably worn by a young girl. |
| 1998.025.012 | Underclothing | Nagajuban Under collar bodice with sleeves White cotton gauze bodice that has a tuck at the shoulders. Long sleeve lined red and white silk crepe sleeves are attached at the shoulders to the white gauze. The sleeves a have konoko shibori design of squarish white dots in the shape of very large folding fans. A white cotton straight band collar extends almost to the bottom of the bodice and has a strip of red silk crepe stitched over the upper part of the collar. On top of this is a double layer of light pink silk covering most of the red crepe. The garment is hand stitched, the bodice and collar are quite discolored. This under bodice was probably worn by a young girl. |
| 1998.025.013 | Kimono (Nagajuban) | Pink silk under Kimono (Nagajuban) The body of the robe is made of light pink silk damask with an woven-in design of spots imitating shibori dying and a wave -like motif. The robe is long and straight with tuck at the waist line, long sleeves which have been shortened with basting. The narrow straight collar has a white eri detachable collar basted around the top section. It is embroidered with white flowers and gold accents. There is a plastic stiffener inside. Two white cotton ties are stitched to the bottom of the collar area to hold the robe in place.There is also piece of white cloth stitched to the upper back which acts as a tie. The Kimono has perspiration stains next to sleeves and upper back turning the silk yellow. This robe is worn underneath a kimono with the collar exposed. |
| 1998.025.013 | Kimono (Nagajuban) | Pink silk under Kimono (Nagajuban) The body of the robe is made of light pink silk damask with an woven-in design of spots imitating shibori dying and a wave -like motif. The robe is long and straight with tuck at the waist line, long sleeves which have been shortened with basting. The narrow straight collar has a white eri detachable collar basted around the top section. It is embroidered with white flowers and gold accents. There is a plastic stiffener inside. Two white cotton ties are stitched to the bottom of the collar area to hold the robe in place.There is also piece of white cloth stitched to the upper back which acts as a tie. The Kimono has perspiration stains next to sleeves and upper back turning the silk yellow. This robe is worn underneath a kimono with the collar exposed. |
| 1998.025.014 | Underclothing | Young women's Nagajuban Under robe Kimono White cotton body has tucks at the shoulder and a front yolk, the lower section of the body is red cotton with a deep hem. There are red cotton front extensions for overlapping and a straight band collar extending halfway down the robe. It is covered around the neck line with a light pink cotton strip. Very long sleeves are attached to the body at the shoulders. They are made of a printed fabric with an alternating orange cloud and purple and green floral motif. Inside the orange clouds are printed white alternating leaf and Buddhist knot designs. The flowers are mostly different varieties of chrysanthemum. The nagajuban is machine stitched in crude fashion. |
| 1998.025.014 | Underclothing | Young women's Nagajuban Under robe Kimono White cotton body has tucks at the shoulder and a front yolk, the lower section of the body is red cotton with a deep hem. There are red cotton front extensions for overlapping and a straight band collar extending halfway down the robe. It is covered around the neck line with a light pink cotton strip. Very long sleeves are attached to the body at the shoulders. They are made of a printed fabric with an alternating orange cloud and purple and green floral motif. Inside the orange clouds are printed white alternating leaf and Buddhist knot designs. The flowers are mostly different varieties of chrysanthemum. The nagajuban is machine stitched in crude fashion. |
| 1998.025.015 | Cloth | White cotton cloth worn under kimono next to body Made of two hemmed heavy plain woven cotton pieces which are sewn together to create a larger square with a flat fell seam in the middle. A white label with blue woven printing "American Linen Supply" is sewn into the hem of one of the pieces. Extending from the center seam on each side are pale green twill synthetic tapes which act as ties for securing the cloth around the waist. There are some yellow stains. |
| 1998.025.015 | Cloth | White cotton cloth worn under kimono next to body Made of two hemmed heavy plain woven cotton pieces which are sewn together to create a larger square with a flat fell seam in the middle. A white label with blue woven printing "American Linen Supply" is sewn into the hem of one of the pieces. Extending from the center seam on each side are pale green twill synthetic tapes which act as ties for securing the cloth around the waist. There are some yellow stains. |
| 1998.025.016 | Jacket (hanten) | Hanten Jacket for Festival Wear The jacket is made of rayon which has been printed with turquoise blue dye as a background and a red and white rope shape extending around the hip area. In the center of the back is a large Japanese character in red and white. The jacket has a straight black collar which extends to the bottom. Is resist dyed with two sets of Japanese characters on the upper section. The sleeves are straight with an opening near the body and the wrist section is lined with brown silk crepe that has a white diamond design. Inside the back neck is a white round cloth which protects the jacket from soiling. Next to this is a label which has been woven with washing instructions and "Matsuriya Co. Ltd., Made in Japan" . The jacket is hand stitched. |
| 1998.025.016 | Jacket (hanten) | Hanten Jacket for Festival Wear The jacket is made of rayon which has been printed with turquoise blue dye as a background and a red and white rope shape extending around the hip area. In the center of the back is a large Japanese character in red and white. The jacket has a straight black collar which extends to the bottom. Is resist dyed with two sets of Japanese characters on the upper section. The sleeves are straight with an opening near the body and the wrist section is lined with brown silk crepe that has a white diamond design. Inside the back neck is a white round cloth which protects the jacket from soiling. Next to this is a label which has been woven with washing instructions and "Matsuriya Co. Ltd., Made in Japan" . The jacket is hand stitched. |
| 1998.025.017 | Obi Fabric | Obi Material for Informal Obi Double faced orange silk and metallic fabric. Fabric with long selvage edges. The design is a bold wave like motif which has four finger like lines set at a diagonal resembling the crest of a wave. At both ends are double horizontal lines and at one end there are four Japanese characters woven beneath the pattern. |
| 1998.025.017 | Obi Fabric | Obi Material for Informal Obi Double faced orange silk and metallic fabric. Fabric with long selvage edges. The design is a bold wave like motif which has four finger like lines set at a diagonal resembling the crest of a wave. At both ends are double horizontal lines and at one end there are four Japanese characters woven beneath the pattern. |
| 1998.025.018 | Sash | Woman's Obi to be worn at all Seasons Jacquard woven obi with orange background and a blue gold, white, and beige repeating design over the length of the sash. There are chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, bamboo leaf repeating design, gift boxes and wagon wheels. At one end is a double stripe of gold couching but the gold has worn off the thread. There are some loose threads. |
| 1998.025.018 | Sash | Woman's Obi to be worn at all Seasons Jacquard woven obi with orange background and a blue gold, white, and beige repeating design over the length of the sash. There are chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, bamboo leaf repeating design, gift boxes and wagon wheels. At one end is a double stripe of gold couching but the gold has worn off the thread. There are some loose threads. |
| 1998.025.019 | Obi | Homemade Obi Exterior fabric is made of a resist dyed silk crepe with a repeating design of off white squares on brownish red background. Repeated inside and inside the squares is a design of two pomegranates with eaves. The resist design creates a mottled reddish brown skin with tiny white flower spikes. One pomegranate has blue seeds. The pomegranates are decorated in a variety of ways. Starting at on end the blue seeds have been embroidered over with gold thread. The small flowers and leaf veins accented with gold thread. In the next square only the small flowers and veins are accented in gold. The next three squares are undecorated then the next pomegranate is accented with gold and orange silk embroidery. With small flowers and vein accents. The next pomegranates are decorated with embroidery, gold coveringthe seeds, and white orange,red pink and gold threads covering one whole pomegranate. The other pomegranate and the leafs are decorated with orange and gold thread. The next square has two leaves embroided with orange and gold thread. And a yellow stain on one side. The next is undecorated. The next two have orange embroidered leaves orange and gold accents on one pomegranate and on has gold embroidered seeds.the next six are undecorated. At each end are two white horizontal stripes dyed into the fabric. The last one and one half have gold embroidery accents and one has blue seeds covered with gold braid. The back of the obi is 1950's style upholstery fabric. Abstract designs in green yellow, rust and black on a beige background. The obi appears to be padded or has an extra layer of fabric on the inside. |
| 1998.025.019 | Obi | Homemade Obi Exterior fabric is made of a resist dyed silk crepe with a repeating design of off white squares on brownish red background. Repeated inside and inside the squares is a design of two pomegranates with eaves. The resist design creates a mottled reddish brown skin with tiny white flower spikes. One pomegranate has blue seeds. The pomegranates are decorated in a variety of ways. Starting at on end the blue seeds have been embroidered over with gold thread. The small flowers and leaf veins accented with gold thread. In the next square only the small flowers and veins are accented in gold. The next three squares are undecorated then the next pomegranate is accented with gold and orange silk embroidery. With small flowers and vein accents. The next pomegranates are decorated with embroidery, gold coveringthe seeds, and white orange,red pink and gold threads covering one whole pomegranate. The other pomegranate and the leafs are decorated with orange and gold thread. The next square has two leaves embroided with orange and gold thread. And a yellow stain on one side. The next is undecorated. The next two have orange embroidered leaves orange and gold accents on one pomegranate and on has gold embroidered seeds.the next six are undecorated. At each end are two white horizontal stripes dyed into the fabric. The last one and one half have gold embroidery accents and one has blue seeds covered with gold braid. The back of the obi is 1950's style upholstery fabric. Abstract designs in green yellow, rust and black on a beige background. The obi appears to be padded or has an extra layer of fabric on the inside. |
| 1998.025.020 | Sash | Men's Formal Obi Light weight black silk sash decorated with kanoka shibori design. A series of white dots extends across the end of the sash in a wave like shape with two well head motifs with in the wave. Another band of dots extends below the wave shape. Seven smaller dot motifs are dispersed across the middle part of the sash. The design is created by tying little tufts of fabric with thread and dying the fabric black. White dots are left when the threads are removed and gives a crinkled effect to the motif. |
| 1998.025.020 | Sash | Men's Formal Obi Light weight black silk sash decorated with kanoka shibori design. A series of white dots extends across the end of the sash in a wave like shape with two well head motifs with in the wave. Another band of dots extends below the wave shape. Seven smaller dot motifs are dispersed across the middle part of the sash. The design is created by tying little tufts of fabric with thread and dying the fabric black. White dots are left when the threads are removed and gives a crinkled effect to the motif. |
| 1998.025.021 | Obi (Shibori) | Informal Obi for Festival Wear The sash is made of shibori dyed turquoise blue and red habutai silk. The red and blue appear in broad diagonal bands separated by white areas of resist. On one side near each end and in the center are tie dyed dots in three rings.The silk is joined in the center, folded inhalf length wise and has a padding which is stitched along the edges by hand. |
| 1998.025.021 | Obi (Shibori) | Informal Obi for Festival Wear The sash is made of shibori dyed turquoise blue and red habutai silk. The red and blue appear in broad diagonal bands separated by white areas of resist. On one side near each end and in the center are tie dyed dots in three rings.The silk is joined in the center, folded inhalf length wise and has a padding which is stitched along the edges by hand. |
| 1998.025.022 | Tabi Socks | Pair of white tabi socks A, B: Plain white cotton uppers have a seam down the center front, shaped at the front for a separate big toe, open at the back and fastened with three brass colored metal tabs which fit into two rows of cotton thread stitching (in the form of loops). The attached sole is made of heavy white cotton twill. The right tabi is lined with white cotton flannel and the left tabi upper is lined with plain white cotton and the sole with white cotton flannel. |
| 1998.025.022 | Tabi Socks | Pair of white tabi socks A, B: Plain white cotton uppers have a seam down the center front, shaped at the front for a separate big toe, open at the back and fastened with three brass colored metal tabs which fit into two rows of cotton thread stitching (in the form of loops). The attached sole is made of heavy white cotton twill. The right tabi is lined with white cotton flannel and the left tabi upper is lined with plain white cotton and the sole with white cotton flannel. |
| 1998.025.023 | Sash | Long Narrow Sash. Made of white synthetic material and tie dyed in four spots in an orange crinkled design. Sash was formed by doubling and folding the cloth length wise to make it thicker. The ends have been folded in and stitched together. |
| 1998.025.023 | Sash | Long Narrow Sash. Made of white synthetic material and tie dyed in four spots in an orange crinkled design. Sash was formed by doubling and folding the cloth length wise to make it thicker. The ends have been folded in and stitched together. |
| 1998.025.024 | Sash (Obi Age) | Red Obi Age Sash for Women The fine plain woven silk has been stitch resisted and dyed red. The intricate design consists of floral motifs - chrysanthemums, kiri leaves - . These motifs mirrored at the other end of the sash. Part of the design has more solid puffy areas in contrast to the fine line motifs. There are diagonal lines in the background and at either end the silk has been left untied. Above this are two horizontal lines. Where the sash was tie dyed it has shrunk to 6" wide. |
| 1998.025.024 | Sash (Obi Age) | Red Obi Age Sash for Women The fine plain woven silk has been stitch resisted and dyed red. The intricate design consists of floral motifs - chrysanthemums, kiri leaves - . These motifs mirrored at the other end of the sash. Part of the design has more solid puffy areas in contrast to the fine line motifs. There are diagonal lines in the background and at either end the silk has been left untied. Above this are two horizontal lines. Where the sash was tie dyed it has shrunk to 6" wide. |
| 1998.025.025 | Sash (Obi Jime) | Obi Jime Tie For Woman's Obi Faded orange silk sewn into a tube and stuffed with cotton batting. The silk is decorated with white embroidered flowers scattered along its length. There are some beige accents which may have been gold at one time. One end of the sash is tied with thread and the other is frayed. |
| 1998.025.025 | Sash (Obi Jime) | Obi Jime Tie For Woman's Obi Faded orange silk sewn into a tube and stuffed with cotton batting. The silk is decorated with white embroidered flowers scattered along its length. There are some beige accents which may have been gold at one time. One end of the sash is tied with thread and the other is frayed. |
| 1998.025.026 | Obi Stiffener | Stiffener for the front of an Obi The support is rectangular shaped with rounded corners and is slightly bowed. It is made from two pieces of cardboard. Stitched together to form a pocket. The front is covered with printed silk. There are brightly colored chrysanthemums, daisies and pinwheels. In red, ink, green, yellow, orange, blue and white. One corner is decorated with silver tortoise shell and cherry blossom designs. The back is covered with white cotton. |
| 1998.025.026 | Obi Stiffener | Stiffener for the front of an Obi The support is rectangular shaped with rounded corners and is slightly bowed. It is made from two pieces of cardboard. Stitched together to form a pocket. The front is covered with printed silk. There are brightly colored chrysanthemums, daisies and pinwheels. In red, ink, green, yellow, orange, blue and white. One corner is decorated with silver tortoise shell and cherry blossom designs. The back is covered with white cotton. |
| 1998.025.027 | Yukata | Boy's cotton yukata short body and square sleeves made of printed cotton. The design consists of diagonally printed stripes in blue, browns, and beige. Each stripe has a different motif which is repeated every 16 rows. The motifs include arrow shafts, stripes, a checker board, cherry blossoms, fences, double fan, hemp leaf, zigzag, gourd, floral designs and geometric designs. The straight band collar extends to the bottom of the garment and is made of sateen the inside of the sleeve hems are faced with a bright pink cotton. |
| 1998.025.027 | Yukata | Boy's cotton yukata short body and square sleeves made of printed cotton. The design consists of diagonally printed stripes in blue, browns, and beige. Each stripe has a different motif which is repeated every 16 rows. The motifs include arrow shafts, stripes, a checker board, cherry blossoms, fences, double fan, hemp leaf, zigzag, gourd, floral designs and geometric designs. The straight band collar extends to the bottom of the garment and is made of sateen the inside of the sleeve hems are faced with a bright pink cotton. |
| 1998.025.028 | Kimono | Nagajuban Under Kimono for a Young Woman Red silk with a printed design of fan shapes kiri leaves, bell flowers, plum blossoms, wisteria, and hexagonal tortoise shell shapes containing other motifs. There are gosho style doll figures scattered among the other motifs which cover the whole kimono. Motifs are red, pink, blue, yellow, orange and white. Sleeves are long and open near the body. They have been turned up and tacked in place to make them shorter. There is an over collar made of white synthetic fabric with a raised design and a stiffener has been inserted in between. The body of the kimono has been lined with red silk and the sleeves are lined with a self fabric. The kimono is stained in two places on the front. |
| 1998.025.028 | Kimono | Nagajuban Under Kimono for a Young Woman Red silk with a printed design of fan shapes kiri leaves, bell flowers, plum blossoms, wisteria, and hexagonal tortoise shell shapes containing other motifs. There are gosho style doll figures scattered among the other motifs which cover the whole kimono. Motifs are red, pink, blue, yellow, orange and white. Sleeves are long and open near the body. They have been turned up and tacked in place to make them shorter. There is an over collar made of white synthetic fabric with a raised design and a stiffener has been inserted in between. The body of the kimono has been lined with red silk and the sleeves are lined with a self fabric. The kimono is stained in two places on the front. |
| 1998.025.029 | Yukata | Small Child's cotton Yukata The robe is made of large squares of blue and white cotton pieced together to form a long body with short sleeves. The doubled collar is a straight band which runs tot he hem line and is reinforced around the neck line with another layer of fabric. There are tucks at the shoulder and an inner front and back yoke. Cotton squares include bright blue wisteria and bamboo fence design; a large white floral design decorated with dots and zig zaged lines on a bright blue background; white dragon fly design on dark blue; white fish and fish net design on bright blue; white blossom and stripe design on dark blue; white bows and stripes on dark blue; dark blue blossoms, water wheel and cart wheel design on white alternating with dark blue fringe design; white wisteria and pine design inside a blue square centered on a white background with blue stripes; Blue striped floral design on white back ground; similar design in purple and white. The upper collar has a blue on white design of wisteria, pinks and stripes. The lower collar has white blossoms on a dark blue back ground. |
| 1998.025.029 | Yukata | Small Child's cotton Yukata The robe is made of large squares of blue and white cotton pieced together to form a long body with short sleeves. The doubled collar is a straight band which runs tot he hem line and is reinforced around the neck line with another layer of fabric. There are tucks at the shoulder and an inner front and back yoke. Cotton squares include bright blue wisteria and bamboo fence design; a large white floral design decorated with dots and zig zaged lines on a bright blue background; white dragon fly design on dark blue; white fish and fish net design on bright blue; white blossom and stripe design on dark blue; white bows and stripes on dark blue; dark blue blossoms, water wheel and cart wheel design on white alternating with dark blue fringe design; white wisteria and pine design inside a blue square centered on a white background with blue stripes; Blue striped floral design on white back ground; similar design in purple and white. The upper collar has a blue on white design of wisteria, pinks and stripes. The lower collar has white blossoms on a dark blue back ground. |
| 1998.025.030 | Yukata | Child's Cotton Yukata the robe is made of blue and white cotton squares sewn together to form a long body and short sleeves. The collar is a long straight band extending to the hem. And is reinforced with another piece o f material around the neck line. There is an inner yolk facing.The motifs include: dark blue stripped flower on a gridded white back ground; blue and white wave medallions on a blue and white stripped back ground; a white leafy vine design interspersed with white dots on a blue back ground; white and blue positive/negative wisteria design on a blue stripped white back ground; a large blue hemp leaf on a white background which is then reversed to appear white on blue; White leaf design appearing beneath a blue and white grid on a blue background; Dark blue pinks with leaves on a blue stripped white back ground; White and blue pinks on a white and blue stripped back ground; white pinks and blues with a white grid on a blue back ground; white wisteria and grid on a blue back ground. The sleeves have four different fabrics including a large white flower with a pine bark motif and dots on a blue background. A large pine bark shape containing blue petals and grid on a white background contrasting with a dark blue area. Large semi - circles containing blue and white balloon flowers and grass on a white background surrounding white dots on a blue background. Another semi circle has blue outlined flowers and leaves on a blue background next to a large dark blue area; a pine bark outline of blue contains a gridded flower design of blue on white on two different scales. The upper collar ahs blue and white clover on top of a white and blue stripped background. The lower collar has blue and white morning glory designs. |
| 1998.025.030 | Yukata | Child's Cotton Yukata the robe is made of blue and white cotton squares sewn together to form a long body and short sleeves. The collar is a long straight band extending to the hem. And is reinforced with another piece o f material around the neck line. There is an inner yolk facing.The motifs include: dark blue stripped flower on a gridded white back ground; blue and white wave medallions on a blue and white stripped back ground; a white leafy vine design interspersed with white dots on a blue back ground; white and blue positive/negative wisteria design on a blue stripped white back ground; a large blue hemp leaf on a white background which is then reversed to appear white on blue; White leaf design appearing beneath a blue and white grid on a blue background; Dark blue pinks with leaves on a blue stripped white back ground; White and blue pinks on a white and blue stripped back ground; white pinks and blues with a white grid on a blue back ground; white wisteria and grid on a blue back ground. The sleeves have four different fabrics including a large white flower with a pine bark motif and dots on a blue background. A large pine bark shape containing blue petals and grid on a white background contrasting with a dark blue area. Large semi - circles containing blue and white balloon flowers and grass on a white background surrounding white dots on a blue background. Another semi circle has blue outlined flowers and leaves on a blue background next to a large dark blue area; a pine bark outline of blue contains a gridded flower design of blue on white on two different scales. The upper collar ahs blue and white clover on top of a white and blue stripped background. The lower collar has blue and white morning glory designs. |
| 1998.026 | decoration | Five pieces of Mizuhiki gift decoration Mizuhiki is made of washi paper rolled into fine strands and covered with colored paper A: Gold and silver interlaced knot design forming a circular pattern with curled tendrils around the outside B: Gold on one half and silver on the other half, 5 strands form ring shape and are tied into a flat knot with curled tentrils hanging down C: Multi-colored strands of mizuhiki are held together near one end by a red lined white paper folded around artificial yellow fabric fruit and green foliage, tied in place with gold mizuhiki. At the same end is knotted round shaped motif made of acqua, red, yellow and purple strands with a bright pink knotted and curled design in the center. A gold cross shaped motif is attached to the same end and a metallic loop tied between the two motifs. D: Identical to C except there is no artificial foliage in the red lined white paper. E: Dark green on one half and white on the other half, 10 strands form a small ring shape and are tied into a flat knot |
| 1998.026 | decoration | Five pieces of Mizuhiki gift decoration Mizuhiki is made of washi paper rolled into fine strands and covered with colored paper A: Gold and silver interlaced knot design forming a circular pattern with curled tendrils around the outside B: Gold on one half and silver on the other half, 5 strands form ring shape and are tied into a flat knot with curled tentrils hanging down C: Multi-colored strands of mizuhiki are held together near one end by a red lined white paper folded around artificial yellow fabric fruit and green foliage, tied in place with gold mizuhiki. At the same end is knotted round shaped motif made of acqua, red, yellow and purple strands with a bright pink knotted and curled design in the center. A gold cross shaped motif is attached to the same end and a metallic loop tied between the two motifs. D: Identical to C except there is no artificial foliage in the red lined white paper. E: Dark green on one half and white on the other half, 10 strands form a small ring shape and are tied into a flat knot |
| 1998.029 | Rubber Stamps | 21 rubber stamps with wood handles, 8 wood handles with no stamps, 15 rubber stamps with no handles. Wood handles have a bulbous upper edge which narrow in the center and flares out to the flat edge on which the rubber stamp is glued, stained reddish brown with a lacquer finish which is worn in places, unfinished edges. Rubber stamps have raised numbers, English letters and Chinese characters; ink has crystallized on the stamps. A: "No. 18 Co.", 4 Chinese characters above, Pacific Coast Stamp Works sticker on side B: "No. 19 Co.", 4 characters C: "No. 8 Co.", 3 characters, finish is worn off the handle D: "No. 7 Co.", 3 characters, part of sticker remains E: "No. 10 Co.", 3 characters F: "No. 17 Co.", 4 characters G: "No. 13 Co.", 4 characters H: "No. 11 Co.", 4 characters I: "No. 3 Co.", 3 characters J: "No. 4 Co.", 3 characters, sticker on side K: "No. 2 Co.", 3 characters, sticker on side L: "No. Twenty Eight Co.", 5 characters, very worn handle, worn finish M: "No. Twenty Six Co.", 5 characters, one worn side N: "No. Twenty Five Co.", 5 characters O: "Wing Fook Yuen Co.", 4 characters P: "Pilipino Co.", 4 characters Q: 3 large Chinese characters R: "11 P.M." S: "3 P.M." T: "8 P.M.", sticker on side U: "9 P.M." V: Handle only, stamp surface is wider than other stamps W: Handle only, very worn finish X: Handle only Y: Small handle only Z: Small handle only AA: Small handle only AB: Small handle only, sticker on the side AC: Large (3" X 2.875" X 1.125") handle only, round bulbous end, metal screw holding handle in place, recessed surface for stamp, worn finish AD: Rubber stamp top only, small Chinese character representing "day" at top above row of Chinese characters, in English "Wing Sang Yuen Co., Daytime" AE: Identical to AD except "Chong" instead of "Sang" AF: Identical to AD except "Fong" instead of "Sang" and "Nighttime" instead of "Daytime" AG: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters across top, in English "Wing Fook Yuen Co." AH: Rubber stamp top only, "5 P.M." AI: Rubber stamp top only, "2 P.M." AJ: Rubber stamp top only, "Pilipino Co." with 4 Chinese characters AK: Identical to AJ AL: Rubber stamp top only, 3 Chinese characters across the top, in English "No. 1 Co." AM: Rubber stamp top only, 3 Chinese characters, in English "No. 5 Co." AN: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters, in English "No. 12 Co." AO: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters, "No. 20 Co." AP: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters, "No. 21 Co." AQ: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters, "No. 23 Co." AR: Rubber stamp top only, 5 Chinese characters, "No. 27 Co." AS: Square reddish colored stone with round depression on top and gouged figure? on the other AT: Wooden cigar box with lid attached with brass hinges, with tongue and groove joinery, each side and top has stamped black ink "Sam'l J. Davis y Ca.", "1886" with stylized border, on sides "Queens, 3 for 50 cents", on top "Finest Selection, Havana Blend, New York, the Vintage Cigar" (repeated on inside of lid). |
| 1998.029 | Rubber Stamps | 21 rubber stamps with wood handles, 8 wood handles with no stamps, 15 rubber stamps with no handles. Wood handles have a bulbous upper edge which narrow in the center and flares out to the flat edge on which the rubber stamp is glued, stained reddish brown with a lacquer finish which is worn in places, unfinished edges. Rubber stamps have raised numbers, English letters and Chinese characters; ink has crystallized on the stamps. A: "No. 18 Co.", 4 Chinese characters above, Pacific Coast Stamp Works sticker on side B: "No. 19 Co.", 4 characters C: "No. 8 Co.", 3 characters, finish is worn off the handle D: "No. 7 Co.", 3 characters, part of sticker remains E: "No. 10 Co.", 3 characters F: "No. 17 Co.", 4 characters G: "No. 13 Co.", 4 characters H: "No. 11 Co.", 4 characters I: "No. 3 Co.", 3 characters J: "No. 4 Co.", 3 characters, sticker on side K: "No. 2 Co.", 3 characters, sticker on side L: "No. Twenty Eight Co.", 5 characters, very worn handle, worn finish M: "No. Twenty Six Co.", 5 characters, one worn side N: "No. Twenty Five Co.", 5 characters O: "Wing Fook Yuen Co.", 4 characters P: "Pilipino Co.", 4 characters Q: 3 large Chinese characters R: "11 P.M." S: "3 P.M." T: "8 P.M.", sticker on side U: "9 P.M." V: Handle only, stamp surface is wider than other stamps W: Handle only, very worn finish X: Handle only Y: Small handle only Z: Small handle only AA: Small handle only AB: Small handle only, sticker on the side AC: Large (3" X 2.875" X 1.125") handle only, round bulbous end, metal screw holding handle in place, recessed surface for stamp, worn finish AD: Rubber stamp top only, small Chinese character representing "day" at top above row of Chinese characters, in English "Wing Sang Yuen Co., Daytime" AE: Identical to AD except "Chong" instead of "Sang" AF: Identical to AD except "Fong" instead of "Sang" and "Nighttime" instead of "Daytime" AG: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters across top, in English "Wing Fook Yuen Co." AH: Rubber stamp top only, "5 P.M." AI: Rubber stamp top only, "2 P.M." AJ: Rubber stamp top only, "Pilipino Co." with 4 Chinese characters AK: Identical to AJ AL: Rubber stamp top only, 3 Chinese characters across the top, in English "No. 1 Co." AM: Rubber stamp top only, 3 Chinese characters, in English "No. 5 Co." AN: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters, in English "No. 12 Co." AO: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters, "No. 20 Co." AP: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters, "No. 21 Co." AQ: Rubber stamp top only, 4 Chinese characters, "No. 23 Co." AR: Rubber stamp top only, 5 Chinese characters, "No. 27 Co." AS: Square reddish colored stone with round depression on top and gouged figure? on the other AT: Wooden cigar box with lid attached with brass hinges, with tongue and groove joinery, each side and top has stamped black ink "Sam'l J. Davis y Ca.", "1886" with stylized border, on sides "Queens, 3 for 50 cents", on top "Finest Selection, Havana Blend, New York, the Vintage Cigar" (repeated on inside of lid). |
| 1998.030.001 | Tunic and Pants | Long Tunic and Pants Outfit intended as casual wear A: Purple silk damask with woven-in large floral design, long sleeves cut in one piece with the long body and have extensions at the ends, side closing with diagonal edge from center top front, front and back are consist of two pieces cut into an A shape, closing consists of self fabric loops and brass ball buttons with engraved markings, stand up collar. There are dark stains in a couple of places. B: Purple silk damask pants with a gusset added to the crotch, top extended band with inserted elastic waist. On either side of each leg the fabric has been folded into a pleat and 3 decorative self fabric frogs can be buttoned to narrow the leg at the bottom. Two white tabs, one printed in ink "7411" and the other is a "Made in China" label. The fabric appears worn on the legs. |
| 1998.030.001 | Tunic and Pants | Long Tunic and Pants Outfit intended as casual wear A: Purple silk damask with woven-in large floral design, long sleeves cut in one piece with the long body and have extensions at the ends, side closing with diagonal edge from center top front, front and back are consist of two pieces cut into an A shape, closing consists of self fabric loops and brass ball buttons with engraved markings, stand up collar. There are dark stains in a couple of places. B: Purple silk damask pants with a gusset added to the crotch, top extended band with inserted elastic waist. On either side of each leg the fabric has been folded into a pleat and 3 decorative self fabric frogs can be buttoned to narrow the leg at the bottom. Two white tabs, one printed in ink "7411" and the other is a "Made in China" label. The fabric appears worn on the legs. |
| 1998.030.002 | Kimono | Woman's casual summer kimono Blue damask polyester fabric with a woven-in large cloud pattern has resist dyed white and black grass design around the hem, part way up the left front, on the back of the right sleeve and on the front of the left sleeve; unlined. The sleeves are relatively short and open near the body of the kimono, square shaped with slightly rounded corners, doubled collar with white lining extends 3/4 down the kimono; inside the seams are bound in a "Hong Kong" finish with white fabric. The color and motif indicate this robe would be appropriate for summer wear and the length of the sleeves indicate it is for casual wear. |
| 1998.030.002 | Kimono | Woman's casual summer kimono Blue damask polyester fabric with a woven-in large cloud pattern has resist dyed white and black grass design around the hem, part way up the left front, on the back of the right sleeve and on the front of the left sleeve; unlined. The sleeves are relatively short and open near the body of the kimono, square shaped with slightly rounded corners, doubled collar with white lining extends 3/4 down the kimono; inside the seams are bound in a "Hong Kong" finish with white fabric. The color and motif indicate this robe would be appropriate for summer wear and the length of the sleeves indicate it is for casual wear. |
| 1998.030.003 | Sash (Obi) | Woman's Casual Obi Turquoise synthetic sash woven lengthwise with a white supplementary weft geometric design of two narrow, one wide and 4 striped rows, folded in half lengthwise and sewn on one side, folded and open at ends, underside is plain. |
| 1998.030.003 | Sash (Obi) | Woman's Casual Obi Turquoise synthetic sash woven lengthwise with a white supplementary weft geometric design of two narrow, one wide and 4 striped rows, folded in half lengthwise and sewn on one side, folded and open at ends, underside is plain. |
| 1998.030.004 | Fan | Miniature Folding Fan (Senshu) Bamboo slats glued to a white silk fabric panel painted with brown branches, white cherry blossoms accented by orange, yellow and green flecks; and splashes of pink in background; upper edge of fan is trimmed with silver foil. The two outside slats are painted magenta. At the base is a silver colored metal rivet and post with silver ring attached possibly for a tassel. |
| 1998.030.004 | Fan | Miniature Folding Fan (Senshu) Bamboo slats glued to a white silk fabric panel painted with brown branches, white cherry blossoms accented by orange, yellow and green flecks; and splashes of pink in background; upper edge of fan is trimmed with silver foil. The two outside slats are painted magenta. At the base is a silver colored metal rivet and post with silver ring attached possibly for a tassel. |
| 1998.030.005 | Folding Fan | Folding Fan (Sensu) Bamboo carved spokes with a pierced design, top third covered with fabric which is painted with a white peacock having a blue head and yellow beak, tail feathers are spread out, up and over the top of the fan; the background is light blue and fades to white from the left; the two end spokes are clear plastic with silver flecks embedded; the pieces are held together by a single silver colored metal pin and one end of the pin has a ring to which is attached a faded light blue silk cord with tassels at each end. |
| 1998.030.005 | Folding Fan | Folding Fan (Sensu) Bamboo carved spokes with a pierced design, top third covered with fabric which is painted with a white peacock having a blue head and yellow beak, tail feathers are spread out, up and over the top of the fan; the background is light blue and fades to white from the left; the two end spokes are clear plastic with silver flecks embedded; the pieces are held together by a single silver colored metal pin and one end of the pin has a ring to which is attached a faded light blue silk cord with tassels at each end. |
| 1998.030.006 | Folding Fan | Folding Fan (Sensu) Bamboo slats with a pierced design, top half covered with paper glued to spokes, cream color background with a silver water design and 7 light blue ovals and 2 gold ovals scattered across. The end pieces are bamboo carved in a half oval shape; a single plastic rivet holds spokes together, a light blue cord goes through the rivet and has a small green plastic bead holding a large loop in place. At the bottom is a large ink stain on the outside of the bamboo spoke. |
| 1998.030.006 | Folding Fan | Folding Fan (Sensu) Bamboo slats with a pierced design, top half covered with paper glued to spokes, cream color background with a silver water design and 7 light blue ovals and 2 gold ovals scattered across. The end pieces are bamboo carved in a half oval shape; a single plastic rivet holds spokes together, a light blue cord goes through the rivet and has a small green plastic bead holding a large loop in place. At the bottom is a large ink stain on the outside of the bamboo spoke. |
| 1998.030.007 | Flat Fan | Flat Paper Fan Round shaped with a double layer of white paper with bamboo skeleton radiating from handle inside. Trimmed with cream colored paper strip. On the front wood-block print style village scene with peach colored torii gate and fence, yellow building in center with gray roof, pine trees and people throughout scene, two buildings in background, and mountains on horizon. The fan is inserted into a flat bamboo wood handle with knotched top and reinforced with white glue; a semi-circular blue paper tab protects the fan at the handle. On the back is kanji written in gray ink. On the bottom back of the handle is a black permanent mark covering an old museum inventory number. |
| 1998.030.007 | Flat Fan | Flat Paper Fan Round shaped with a double layer of white paper with bamboo skeleton radiating from handle inside. Trimmed with cream colored paper strip. On the front wood-block print style village scene with peach colored torii gate and fence, yellow building in center with gray roof, pine trees and people throughout scene, two buildings in background, and mountains on horizon. The fan is inserted into a flat bamboo wood handle with knotched top and reinforced with white glue; a semi-circular blue paper tab protects the fan at the handle. On the back is kanji written in gray ink. On the bottom back of the handle is a black permanent mark covering an old museum inventory number. |
| 1998.030.008 | Folding Fan | Folding fan Sandalwood pierced spokes, intricated carved, near the end of each one is a painted outline of a rose with a green stem and two leaves on both sides. The end spokes are white plastic molded with the same design as the sandalwood. A single silver colored pin holds them together; at one end of the pin is a ring through which runs a red silk cord with a decorative knot and two tassels at the end |
| 1998.030.008 | Folding Fan | Folding fan Sandalwood pierced spokes, intricated carved, near the end of each one is a painted outline of a rose with a green stem and two leaves on both sides. The end spokes are white plastic molded with the same design as the sandalwood. A single silver colored pin holds them together; at one end of the pin is a ring through which runs a red silk cord with a decorative knot and two tassels at the end |
| 1998.030.009 | Flat Fans | 3 Flat Miniature Fans, Envelope and Manufacturer's Label Ai: Paper Fan, 7.375" X 4.5", rounded square shape made of paper and paperboard with a motif of a blue waterwheel and roof beside a willow tree; trimmed with gold foil strip and inserted into a flat bamboo handle finished with reddish brown lacquer; semi-circular beige colored paper tab at insertion spot. Aii: White paper envelope, 7.75" X 4.75", with printed red squares in one corner for Japanese postal purposes Aiii: Light blue washi paper rectangular shaped label with printed Kanji in red, 3.375" X 1.25" B: Paper Fan, 7.375" X 4.5", rounded square shape made of paper and paperboard with a motif of a Ukiyo-e geisha with black hair with yellow hair ornament, black, peach, green, white, aubergine colored kimono collars, scratching behind her ear (based on an Utamoro print); on either side are two columns of kanji, one inside a frame; trimmed with silver foil strip and inserted into a flat bamboo handle finished with black lacquer; semi-circular beige colored paper tab at insertion spot. On the back printed in blue ink is a square area for a stamp, a row of kanji and a wavy line at center. C: Paper Fan, 7.375" X 4.5", trapezoidal shape made of paper and paperboard with a motif of a Ukiyo-e geisha identical to "B" with green, brown and red in her kimono collars (based on an Utamoro print); trimmed with rice paper strip and inserted into a flat bamboo handle; semi-circular beige colored paper tab at insertion spot. |
| 1998.030.009 | Flat Fans | 3 Flat Miniature Fans, Envelope and Manufacturer's Label Ai: Paper Fan, 7.375" X 4.5", rounded square shape made of paper and paperboard with a motif of a blue waterwheel and roof beside a willow tree; trimmed with gold foil strip and inserted into a flat bamboo handle finished with reddish brown lacquer; semi-circular beige colored paper tab at insertion spot. Aii: White paper envelope, 7.75" X 4.75", with printed red squares in one corner for Japanese postal purposes Aiii: Light blue washi paper rectangular shaped label with printed Kanji in red, 3.375" X 1.25" B: Paper Fan, 7.375" X 4.5", rounded square shape made of paper and paperboard with a motif of a Ukiyo-e geisha with black hair with yellow hair ornament, black, peach, green, white, aubergine colored kimono collars, scratching behind her ear (based on an Utamoro print); on either side are two columns of kanji, one inside a frame; trimmed with silver foil strip and inserted into a flat bamboo handle finished with black lacquer; semi-circular beige colored paper tab at insertion spot. On the back printed in blue ink is a square area for a stamp, a row of kanji and a wavy line at center. C: Paper Fan, 7.375" X 4.5", trapezoidal shape made of paper and paperboard with a motif of a Ukiyo-e geisha identical to "B" with green, brown and red in her kimono collars (based on an Utamoro print); trimmed with rice paper strip and inserted into a flat bamboo handle; semi-circular beige colored paper tab at insertion spot. |
| 1998.030.010 | Scroll | Hanging Scroll Silk painting of two white cranes with black tail feathers, gray legs, light gray necks, green beaks, orange and yellow tuft on head, eyes are outlined in white with a single black dot for eye; small green and brown tortoise at the bottom with green fringe at back; behind the cranes are rock formations and white plum blossoms; above on the left is a gray pine branch hanging down, at the center top is a red sun; at the bottom are brown pine needles and a red seal with two kanji characters. The silk painting is framed by gold colored brocade and on the top and bottom is a band of beige silk with gold painted floral design. The silk painting and brocade is laminated to a paper backing and is attached at the bottom to a ivory colored plastic dowel. At the top is a half-round wooden dowel between the paper and brocade, attached to it is a brown braided cord across the top and a separate piece attached to the middle to wind around the closed scroll. A gold oval sticker on back wood dowel "Made in Japan"; next to it is a rectangular paper tag "SQ". |
| 1998.030.010 | Scroll | Hanging Scroll Silk painting of two white cranes with black tail feathers, gray legs, light gray necks, green beaks, orange and yellow tuft on head, eyes are outlined in white with a single black dot for eye; small green and brown tortoise at the bottom with green fringe at back; behind the cranes are rock formations and white plum blossoms; above on the left is a gray pine branch hanging down, at the center top is a red sun; at the bottom are brown pine needles and a red seal with two kanji characters. The silk painting is framed by gold colored brocade and on the top and bottom is a band of beige silk with gold painted floral design. The silk painting and brocade is laminated to a paper backing and is attached at the bottom to a ivory colored plastic dowel. At the top is a half-round wooden dowel between the paper and brocade, attached to it is a brown braided cord across the top and a separate piece attached to the middle to wind around the closed scroll. A gold oval sticker on back wood dowel "Made in Japan"; next to it is a rectangular paper tag "SQ". |
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