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negative, glassine envelope, obituary, note
Maker
Tanaka Photo Studio
Date1936
Mediumplastic, glassine, paper
Dimensions8x10 in.
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LineIn Memory of Chikashi & Asa Tanaka and Yasuo "Clifford" & Yuri Tanaka
Object number2007.61.337
Description1 Photographic 8x10 negative : b&w ; Photographed on Agfa Safety Film. Image of a funeral party and several large bouquets surrounding a casket outside of Evergreen crematorium. At the bottom of the negative is a caption written in Japanese that reads, “Funeral of the Late Kawachi Moto / February 7, 1936 photo taken at Evergreen Crematorium in Los Angeles.” One (1) glassine envelope that the negative was stored in reads, “No. FEB 7 - 1936 / Name Y. Kochi / Remarks 8x10.” One obituary with funeral details. One handwritten note contains the caption written on the negative.