| 2013.035.001 |
Kimono |
Kimono
Made in Japan by friend of the donor Fred Furuta on behalf of his wife.
Kuniyo Furuta was the grand daughter of the maker Toku Nakamura. It was made in Yokohama. She would make kimono for distribution by Yoshino-ya and Nishiki-ya in Yokohama, Japan |
| 2014.001.001 |
Embroidery |
4 - Embroidery scenes on paper backing |
| 2014.003.001 |
Mold |
Mold, wooden
Moon Cake Mold |
| 2014.005 |
Watercolor |
Chinese ink on paper
Sumi-e of a tree date in Chinese
12" x 9"
Matted and Framed |
| 2014.006.001 |
Microscope |
Microscope
YT Lam's microscope |
| 2014.006.002 |
Box |
Box
Dr. Y.T. Lam's pharmacy school specimen box |
| 2014.006.003 |
Jacket |
Jacket
Chinese black silk embroidered jacket. Dragon and phoenix motif.
Manufacturer label in Chinese and English: Mee Wah Embroidery Co. 105 Wellington St HK
578 Shinghai St Kowloon. |
| 2014.006.004 |
Fan |
Fan
Peacock feather fan used by Dr. Goldie Chan Lam |
| 2014.006.005 |
Carving |
Carving
Carved wood painted gold color
Backdrop in Fu's Den Chinese Restaurant in Portland OR |
| 2014.006.013 |
Fan |
Fan - peacock feathers |
| 2014.006.014 |
Lighter |
Foo's Den lighter
Little Billboard brand Japan |
| 2014.006.015 |
Pen |
Pen, ball point
"Foo's Dance to the Original D.J. Bar
Chinese Food
764 Willamette Eugene Oregon" |
| 2014.006.016 |
Certificate |
Certificate - Dr. Goldie Chan's from American University of Sanipractice, Framed |
| 2014.006.017 |
Diploma |
Diploma of doctorate of physical therapy Dr. Goldie Chan |
| 2014.006.018 |
Certificate |
Certificate - Dr Lam's Oregon natruopathic licence |
| 2014.006.019 |
Carving |
Wood carving
Decorative piece from Foo's Den
Gold painted wood |
| 2014.006.029 |
Print, Photographic |
Framed Photo
Gold frame with oval color image of Goldie Chan |
| 2014.006.030 |
Print, Photographic |
Framed print
Soapstone and wood frame holding photo of Nymphia Lam in costume with peacock feather fan. |
| 2014.006.031 |
Dress |
Dress
Cheong Sam
Short sleeve gown of dark purple silk damask fabric with silver chrysanthemum pattern.
Purple cotton lining. |
| 2014.006.032 |
Jacket |
Jacket
Black silk damask chinese blouse
Multicolored good fortune symbols.
Made in Hong Kong label. |
| 2014.006.033 |
Robe |
Robe
Black silk robe with multicolored embrodered flowers on sleeves and hem and shoulder. |
| 2014.006.034 |
Robe |
Robe
Magenta silk house coat with simple dragon embroidery, short sleeves and shoulder pads. |
| 2014.006.035 |
Jacket |
Jacket
Black silk embroidered jacket. Red piping along inside edges. One large button. red cotton lining. |
| 2014.006.036 |
Robe |
Robe
Traditional Chinese women's formal gown. Buttons to the side.
Blue raw silk damask with expansive collar of black silk with green piping. Pattern is repeated along the bottom. There is an embroidered band along the lines of the black silk. |
| 2014.006.037 |
Skirt |
Skirt
Chinese skirt
Green pleated linen and black raw silk. Cotton waist band with string fastener. |
| 2014.006.038 |
Dress |
Dress
Cheong Sam
Peach colored silk dress with embroidery, dark red collar and hem with sequin row. |
| 2014.006.039 |
Jacket |
Jacket
Black silk damask jacket. Closes to the side. |
| 2014.006.040 |
Skirt |
Skirt
2 Part each with one embroidered panel. Top is blue cotton with pink cloth tie. |
| 2014.006.041 |
Robe |
Robe
Dark blue silk with embroidered designs and figures.
Cuffs and hem has a embroidered ware pattern. |
| 2014.006.042 |
Dress |
Dress
Cheong Sam
Black silk with silver and gold thread embroidery of Chrysanthemums. |
| 2014.006.043 |
Robe |
Robe
Magenta linen robe and black sil cuffs and collar. Buttons to the side. |
| 2014.006.044 |
Tunic |
Tunic
Chinese women's tunic.
Blue silk with black raw silk cuffs, collar and base. Piping designs on breast and bottom of base. |
| 2014.006.045 |
Tunic |
Tunic
Black brocade silk tunic with greena nd blue piping on collar line and on sleeves. frog buttons gren and blue. |
| 2014.006.046 |
Pants |
Pants
Chinese women's pants.
Cotton waist with brown silk legs, embroidered cuff with raw black silk with blue piping following. |
| 2014.006.047 |
Pants |
Pants
Chinese women's pants
Black silk with purple embroidered thunder motif around cuff. |
| 2014.006.048 |
Tunic |
Tunic
Black silk top with purple embroidered swastika around collar. Blue embroidered thunder pattern down front and side. Embroidered swastika pattern around hem. |
| 2014.006.049 |
Robe |
Robe
Small robe
Pink silk with white thread brocade pattern
Embroidered collar and front. Waist ties. |
| 2014.006.050 |
Tunic |
Tunic
Child's tunic
Beige silk with embroidered flowers. Orange piping around collar and front. |
| 2014.006.051 |
Ensemble |
Chinese tunic and pants ensemble for young girl
Peach colored brocade silk with green floral pattern around cuffs and down front. Applique frog button fasteners. |
| 2014.006.052 |
Robe |
Robe
Chinese girl's robe
Peach colored silk with embroidered florala nd butterfly patterns Applique frog buttons. |
| 2014.006.053 |
Robe |
Robe
White silk robe with embroidered good luck symbols Blue outline and black silk cuffs. |
| 2014.006.054 |
Uniform |
U.S. Navy cap and blouse without insignia. Nymphia Lam. |
| 2014.006.055 |
Talisman |
Box with 72 "laughing buddha" figures with earring backs. Used to promote Foo's restaurant. They were attatched to posts as earrings, cuff links, and tie clasps and given to customers and vendors. The handwritten note says "sterling silver" but that is unconfirmed. Removed from box and placed next to each other. |
| 2014.006.056 |
Booklet |
The Chinese Classics in Miniature series. Includes:
Chinese Metal Art
Kuan Yin Legends of the Eight Immortals x2
The Story of Jade
Chinese Religious Beliefs
Chinese Symbolism
China, the Cavaclade of China
Chinese Carvings
Chinese Proverbs
Chinese Porcelain |
| 2014.006.057 |
Diary |
Dr. Goldie Chan's Diaries from 1949, 1951, and 1957. |
| 2014.006.058 |
Diary |
Dr. Y. T. Lam's diaries from 1933 to 1939. Chronicles of his return to Portland from China following the invasion of Japan. Reference to "Kew" and "Kewpie" are his nickname for his daughter, Deanna. |
| 2014.006.088 |
Pen |
3 - ball point pens with Foo's Dance to the original D.J. Bar |
| 2014.006.091 |
Scrapbook |
scrapbook
Of Aileen Freet who was Dr. Lam's second wife.
Contains newspaper clippings related to the China campaign in WW II
article urging caution in considering repeal of the Chinese exclusion Act due to the irreconcilable cultural differences between Chinese and Caucasians. |
| 2014.006.092 |
Print, Photographic |
framed print of man in front of Mt. Hood Oregon 1930 |
| 2014.006.093 |
Certificate |
Framed certificate
American Natruropathic Association membership of Y.T. Lam |
| 2014.006.094 |
Certificate |
Framed Certificate
Honorary Sanipractic Degree on Goldie Chan |
| 2014.006.095 |
License, Occupational |
Framed License
Pharmacy license from Washington state to Yeuk Tsun Lam |
| 2014.006.096 |
License, Occupational |
Framed License
Naturopathic Board of Examiners
Goldie H. Chan |
| 2014.007.001 |
Chest |
Chest of Drawers |
| 2014.007.002 |
Bottle |
Bottle, whisky
Old Granddad |
| 2014.007.003 |
Chair |
Chairs
2 - cane chairs with wood seat. |
| 2014.007.004 |
Bed |
Bed Frame
Wooden head and foot boards |
| 2014.007.005 |
Shoes |
Shoes
Pair of embroidered shoes (A & B) for a woman with bound feet. |
| 2014.007.006 |
Trunk |
Trunk
Carved Chinese trunk |
| 2014.007.011 |
Painting |
Framed and glass covered painting
Chin Gee Gow |
| 2014.007.012 |
Painting |
Framed and glass covered painting
Li Tai or Chin Lee Shee |
| 2014.007.015 |
Shoes |
Shoes
Black Chinese men's cloth shoes with leather soles |
| 2014.007.016 |
Bank, Still |
Bank
Rectangular metal money safe.
Coin slot on top
Side door opens with key
Japanese Safe imprinted on door
Iron with some rust.
Kyser & Rex |
| 2014.007.017 |
Mold, Cookie |
Mold
Chinese cake or cookie mold
3 round engraved depressions in single piece of wood. |
| 2014.007.018 |
Camera |
Camera
Folding Autographic Kodak Brownie |
| 2014.007.019 |
Razor |
Razor
Kropp straight razor in box |
| 2014.007.020 |
Razor |
Razor
W.H. Morley & Sons Straight Razor in original box |
| 2014.007.021 |
Buttonhook |
Metal button hook or shoe lacer. |
| 2014.007.022 |
Buttonhook |
Buttonhook or shoe lacer
Tan and dark broen handle with metal hook |
| 2014.007.023 |
Holder, pen |
Pen holder
Marble base with plastic pen holder and metal case for paper calendar. A slip of paper the size of a fortune from a fortune cookie has been taped to the marble in front of the calendar. It reads "You are a real leader rather than a follower" |
| 2014.007.028 |
Pillowcase |
Black cotton pillowcase |
| 2014.007.029 |
Robe |
Robe
Beige linen children's robe embroidered with dragon motif on back and on front pockets. |
| 2014.007.030 |
Robe |
robe
Beige linen robe with embroidered green dragon motif on back and sleeves. Made in China |
| 2014.007.031 |
Pants |
Pants
Blue satin pants with drawstring waistband and cinched at the ankles. |
| 2014.007.032 |
Tablecloth |
Table cloth
square damask table cloth. figures of pheonix and Shang style three legged vessel. Edge in swastika pattern. Gold on royal blue with red highlights. Tassels in the corners. |
| 2014.007.033 |
Cheongsam |
Cheongsam, Qipao
Black silk short sleeve cheongsam with embroidered flower pattern in gold with color accents along collar. Label: Lo Kai Fook silk store Hong Kong |
| 2014.007.034 |
Cheongsam |
cheongsam, Qipao
Black silk cheongsam with embroidered floers from collar to hem. Buttons the full length of the garment. |
| 2014.007.035 |
Robe |
robe
Black padded cotton gown with frog buttons down the length of the garment. |
| 2014.007.036 |
Robe |
Robe
Black padded satin robe with frog buttons down entire length of garment |
| 2014.007.037 |
Cap |
Cap
Black satin women's cap |
| 2014.007.038 |
Hat |
Hat
embroidered Chinese hat with green tassesls. |
| 2014.007.039 |
Purse |
Purse
Black coin purse with 50 Chinese coins |
| 2014.007.040 |
Film |
Film
7 reels of 16 mm film. |
| 2014.007.041 |
Scale |
Scale
Chinese scale in wood case |
| 2014.007.042 |
Pencil |
Pencils
Tsue Chong Co., 801 King st., Seattle Wash.
Box of blue pencils. Rose Brand Chinese Noodles and Soy Sauce |
| 2014.007.043 |
Jar |
Jar
Painted pewter 6 sided jar. |
| 2014.007.044 |
Blueprint |
Blueprint
Drainage and surfacing of Chong Wa play yards and alley, 1950 |
| 2014.007.064 |
Brush, Calligraphy |
Two wooden calligraphy brushes. One with cap on brush (i), one missing cap and brush fibers(ii). |
| 2014.007.065 |
Deck, Card |
Deck of Chinese domino cards. Secured together with rubber band. |
| 2014.007.066 |
Button |
Plastic bag filled with a variety of button pins. |
| 2014.007.067 |
Coin |
Plastic bag filled with a variety of Chinese copper coins. Coins are round with a hole in the middle. |
| 2014.007.069 |
Pants |
Pastel green satin pants with cotton waistband. Cuffs of pant have an embroidered floral design. |
| 2014.007.070 |
Undershirt |
White lace women's undershirt with pink ribbon drawstring. |
| 2014.007.071 |
Cap |
Pale pink satin and lace night cap. |
| 2014.007.072 |
Stud |
Set of two round, hand sewn, soft, satin clothing or hair ornament studs. Green and pink satin. |
| 2014.007.073 |
Shoes |
Pair of black and white cotton platform Chinese shoes. Toe of shoes have an embroidered dragon head pattern. |
| 2014.007.074 |
Bag |
Canvas drawstring bag for transporting money. Rusty color. Written in English and Chinese on bag: "Bank of Canton San Francisco, California". |
| 2014.010.001 |
Proclamation |
Presidential proclamation making May 2011 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month signe by Barack Obama |
| 2014.011.001 |
Blanket |
Blanket
Green Army Blanket
Name Tag: "Wing Luke"
Purchased at the estate sale of Ken Pritchard in 2014 |
| 2014.017.005 |
Medal |
Congressional Gold Medal duplicate awarded to the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd |
| 2014.019.001 |
Poster |
Poster
The Burke Museum at the University of Washington showed strength & Diversity an exhibit about Japanese American Women 1885 - 1990 in 1994
Organized by NJAHS and The Oakland Museum, this exhibit tells the experiences of four generations of Japanese American Women.
Poster illustration by Michelle Kumata |
| 2014.021.001 |
Button |
Button
4 - black and white with the Issei, Nisei, sansei design. |
| 2014.021.002 |
Button |
Button
Metal button red letters on white background
Refers to the rallying cry against the Kingdome and the title of a book by Bob Santos |
| 2014.023.004 |
Sign |
Poster board sign in frame |
| 2014.023.005 |
Drawing |
Drawing
Framed
Ink on paper
Dancers with arms up raised |
| 2014.023.006 |
Suitcase |
Suitcase
Woven Japanese basket suitcase
D. Nishitani written in black letters in English and Japanese |
| 2014.023.007 |
Trunk |
Trunk
Metal foot locker |
| 2014.023.008 |
Trunk |
Trunk
Metal Foot Locker |
| 2014.025.001 |
Sign |
sign face
6' x 6' plexiglass
Piece broken off of the top.
Go Go
Yokohama Tavern |
| 2014.029.001 |
Robe |
Chinese robe
A: Burnt orange silk with embrodered peonies. Stained |
| 2014.029.002 |
Robe |
Chinese Robe
Beige silk with embroidered collar and sleeves; embrodered flowers on body. Stained. |
| 2014.029.003 |
Robe |
Chinese Robe
Printed cotton (?) Dragon robe with mandarin sleeves. Significant damage. |
| 2014.030.001 |
Uniform |
Kendo Uniform of Kentaro Naganawa
Dogi (gi), Hakama, Men (helmet), Do (chest armour), Kote (gloves), Tare (waist armour), cloth sack. |
| 2014.030.002 |
Brush, Calligraphy |
Calligraphy sets
A: Lacquered wood box with 2 brushes, ink, ink well, water vessel.
B: Ink well in box
2 -Brushes
Kana Calligraphy flash cards 3 boxes
Miniature desk |
| 2014.030.003 |
Album, record |
5 - 38 rpm children's record albums - Japan
1 - 45 rpm children's record - Japan |
| 2014.030.004 |
Doll |
Doll - Geisha sitting on bench. Made in camp. |
| 2014.033.001 |
Fan |
Fan
Bamboo staves and paper body. Printed in color the US and the Japanese flags with a Buddhist sastika in the center
Stamped on the back: Aoki Shoe Co., 603 Main St., EL, 2337 |
| 2014.033.002 |
Curtain |
Curtain
Japanese Norin curtain that would hang in a doorway.
From a restaurant on NW corner of 6th Ave S and South Main St. |
| 2014.034.001 |
Machine |
Mochi Maker, electric
Tiger Brand SMH 1801 |
| 2014.035.001 |
Print |
Framed Chinese print 4' x 16' Restaurant decor at both locations |
| 2014.035.002 |
Collage |
Framed Nikkei Concerns signature and photograph collage ackowledging Perry Ko's generosity |
| 2014.035.003 |
Cup |
2 - cups and saucers with South China Cafe printed on.
Painted scenery. |
| 2014.035.004 |
Plate |
2 - serving plates with South China Cafe |
| 2014.035.005 |
Menu |
2 - menu's
1 - original location
1 - new location - with chop stick. |
| 2014.037.001 |
Drawing |
Framed Drawing
Ink on paper by Amy Nikaitani 14" x 20"
Back of old Seattle Uawajimaya Store- 422 S. Main St.
02/08/1976 |
| 2014.042.001 |
Telephone |
1- rotary phone from the Chong Wa school |
| 2014.042.002 |
Telephone |
1 - Touch press button telephone, black |
| 2015.002.001 |
Coat |
Dark brown fur coat with three body buttons and one button for the neck cuff. Some light tearing at the arm gusset. |
| 2015.002.002 |
Dress |
Qiong sam / qipao. Dark green with colored flowers. Lining is royal purple, probably silk. Long sleeves. |
| 2015.002.003 |
Dress |
Qiong sam / qipao. Fabric has black background with gold dragon and cloud print. No lining. Zipper down the side. |
| 2015.002.004 |
Dress |
Qiong sam / qipao. Fabric has navy blue background with a dark brown leopard-like spot and flower pattern. Long sleeves. Lining is a solid blue fabric. Zipper down the side. |
| 2015.002.005 |
Dress |
Qiong sam / qipao. Fabric is black a with metalic gold floral design and colored flowers. Lining is a solid red fabric. Long sleeves. Zipper down the side. |
| 2015.002.006 |
Dress |
Qiong sam / qipao. Fabric has tie dyed pink, purple, and mint green blotches with gold embroidery on top. Lining is a solid orange fabric. Short sleeves and ankle length dress. Zipper down the side. |
| 2015.002.007 |
Dress |
Qiong sam / qipao. Fabric is black with blue flowers. No lining. Hem and neckline have black silk/satin piping on edges. Short sleeves. Zipper on side. |
| 2015.002.008 |
Vest |
Vest. Fabric is a white silk/satin with colored embroidery. Embroidery is a series of circles made up of dragons, bats, and clouds. The back lining is a pale lavender color with purple bamboo leaves. The front lining is silver with white cherry blossoms and blue chrysanthemums. Buttons down the side. V-shape at the neck. |
| 2015.002.009 |
Vest |
Padded vest. Fabric is light grey with white barbed flower outlines and yellow hydrangeas. Lining is a baby blue and pale pink plaid pattern. Buttons down the side and at the shoulder. V-shape at the neck. |
| 2015.002.010 |
Tunic |
Tunic / pao. Black silk / satin fabric with mint green lining. Black fabric toggle buttons down the side. Long sleeves. |
| 2015.002.011 |
Pants |
Black silk/satin pants with white cotton waistband and drawstring. |
| 2015.002.012 |
Dress |
Sleeveless qiong sam / qipao. Emerald green silk / satin fabric with embroudered colored chrysanthemums and bats. Lining is a solid green fabric. Zipper on the side. Buttons at the shoulder. |
| 2015.002.013 |
Jacket |
Jacket. Fabric is emerald green with embroidered colored chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, and Chinese characters. Jacket has 5 cloth covered buttons and piping detail at the neckline. |
| 2015.002.014 |
Dress |
Child's sleevless dress. Tan / off-white fabric with scalloped hem. Buttons on the shoulder straps. |
| 2015.002.015 |
Tunic |
Child's tunic. White cotton fabric with white floral embroidery on the front. Scalloped hem and cuffs. Buttons to close opening in the back. |
| 2015.002.016 |
Shawl |
Pale pink shawl with embroidered red pheonixs and dragons with blue clouds in the middle and embroidered flower pattern around the edges. Pale pink tassle fringe. |
| 2015.002.017 |
Dress |
Green silk damask qipao / cheongsam with brown fur lining. Long sleeved, pocket at the sides, zipper down the side. Object ID number sewn on the hem. |
| 2015.002.018 |
Dress |
Green with tan polka-dot polyester qipao / cheongsam. Dark green fabric lining. Short sleeved, zipper down the side. |
| 2015.002.019 |
Jacket |
Outter or mid-layer black damask long coat with Chinese knot buttons. White fur lined with inner black strings to secure fit. The low collar allows for the high-collared garment underneath to show. Object ID number sewn at the hem. |
| 2015.002.020 |
Dress |
Maroon qipao / cheongsam with black and white geometric patterns. Cream-color fur lined with long sleeves. Buttons up the side. Object ID tag sewn into the hem. |
| 2015.002.021 |
Hat |
Red silk child's hat. Silver metalic embroidery ribbons with butterfly and flower fabric strip attached to the front. Half of metalic emboirdery trim of hat is detatched. Hat has fur lined tiger ears at the top. Peach-colored flannel lining. |
| 2015.002.022 |
Hat |
Red silk child's hat. Hat has metallic floral embroidery around trim with metalic flower embroidery at the center. Also has blue silk piping around rim. Fur lined tiger ears at the top. Red flannel lining. |
| 2015.002.023 |
Dress |
White cotton child's dress. Scalloped edges with white floral embroidery at the collar and hem. Button and opening down the back of the neck. |
