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sign
Date1942-1945
Made WhereUnited States
Mediumwood
DimensionsH: 5.25 in, W: 21.25 in, D: 0.75 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineJapanese American National Museum
Object number2015.100.83
DescriptionHorizontal wooden barracks nameplate sign with the name "T.K. TOKUNO" carved in relief with a 1/2" border. To the left of the name is a carved hand with finger pointing to the name. The letters are approximately 2 ¼ x 1 ½ x 3/8". The background has tiny pinholes, the letters are smooth and the border has diagonal hash marks. Two small mounting holes on the left and right sides. Likely made for the Tokunos of Tule Lake concentration camp.
