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Shashin Shuho (Weekly Pictorial)
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

Shashin Shuho (Weekly Pictorial)

Datec. 1939
Mediumpaper
DimensionsH: 11.625 in, W: 8.25 in
ClassificationsArchives
Credit LineGift of Josephine Emy Whang
Object number2006.108.7
DescriptionPictorial weekly, twenty pages that open from left to right. Red front cover depicts black and white photo of Japanese girl in furisode kimono with paper umbrella over her shoulders. On left side, bottom a metal and glass flower with stem across the page. The girl is Aiko Dorothy Tsukamoto, cousin of donor. Aiko brought the flame of friendship from Japan to the World's Fair in N.Y.C. in 1939. More pictures inside of ceremony Page 8. Articles: Cigarette making ad., Cherry Fine Virginia Cigarettes label. Dog Training, Soldiers Rally's , Navy song sheet, invasion of Poland by Germany. Back cover depicts an advertisement with imagery use of rising sun flag.

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