Shamisen picks, undated

Item — Box: 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Izui Family Papers consists of Mikisaburo Izui’s hand-painted stones (1942) and handmade journals with botanical notes and sketches (1942-1962). Also present is a scrapbook created by Matakichi Izui that includes government documents related to his naturalization as a U.S. citizen, his internment experience, his jobs and photographs and itineraries related to his travels throughout the U.S (1917-1976). The collection includes Suzu Izui’s instruments and musical composition booklets (early 1900s), articles related to Victor Izui’s service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (2003) and prints of “Scene: the pictorial magazine” (1949) collected by George and Ruby Izui.

Dates

undated

Extent

From the Collection: 4 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Japanese

Additional Description

General

Six shamisen plectrum or picks housed in an orange and beige silk bag; two picks appear to be constructed of a shell material with a black body and translucent yellow tip, cracks and chips present; two picks are all black - one has black tape holding it together and the other has chips and a small crack; two picks are constructed of wood - one is constructed of a blonde wood, is varnished and has a decorative scalloped bottom, the other pick has a handmade quality to it an illustration of a flower is present at the base