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photograph
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

photograph

Date1943
Mediumpaper
Dimensions5 x 3 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LineGift of Kay Katata and Hiroko Iizuka Lysko
Object number2005.148.32
Description1 photographic print: b&w; 5 x 3 1/2" photograph of a group of women holding umbrellas at Heart Mountain concentration camp, WY. In foreground is a lady dressed up in dark coat, clutching a purse and wearing a fashionable hat, striking a pose. Behind her a woman in pale clothing looks away from the photographer, clutching the bottom of a parasol in two hands.

On back written in green ink "Mrs. Tsuyako Ito, Aug 43 (on day of departure for Japan on exchange ship)" and in blue ink is "Mrs. Watanabe at right with Mrs. Asakura in back"
Copyright JANM
Miné Okubo
1944

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