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negative, glassine envelope
Maker
Tanaka Photo Studio
Date1939
Mediumplastic, glassine
Dimensions8x10 in.
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LineIn Memory of Chikashi & Asa Tanaka and Yasuo "Clifford" & Yuri Tanaka
Object number2007.61.99
Description2 Photographic 8x10 negatives : b&w ; Photographed on Agfa Safety Film. One studio portrait of the bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers. One image of the bride and groom surrounded by a large wedding party standing together in Nishi Hongwanji Betsuin which is decorated with several large bouquets. Two (2) glassine envelopes that the negatives were stored in. The first reads, “No. 12/16/39 / Name Mr. Hamamoto / Retouched 2 8x10.” The second reads, “No 12/16/39 / Name Hamamoto / Remarks 18 8x10.” On the right side of the envelope it reads, “couple at church.” Next to this is handwritten Japanese kanji.