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Large folded gift envelope with mizuhiki decoration labeled Obiji ["fabric or material for obi"], ca. 1942

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection contains an inventory of engagement gifts from Fusae Dorothy Morita to her future spouse, Hiroshi Kaneko. Many of these folded, gift envelopes are labeled in Japanese language and decorated with mizuhiki - colored cords with intricate knot work (ca. 1942). The collection also includes two folding fans.

Dates

  • ca. 1942

Extent

From the Collection: 1 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Japanese

General

Envelope would have actually contained money and not obi material; Japanese language is present

Repository Details

Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository

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