Digital Collections

- Tea cloth
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh];
- The white cloth to purify the teabowl (Chakin) is traditionally made from linen. The two lengths of the cloth are hemmed in opposite directions.
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Furoshiki cloth with white flowers.
- Textile fabrics [lcsh]; Decorative arts [lcsh];
- The furoshiki is an oversized square cloth, dyed in a variety of colors and patterns that is used for wrapping, storing, and carrying things. The origin of the furoshiki goes back to the 14th century, when powerful feudal lords used the cloth to...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Furoshiki cloth with print of Mt. Fuji.
- Textile fabrics [lcsh]; Decorative arts [lcsh];
- The furoshiki is an oversized square cloth, dyed in a variety of colors and patterns that is used for wrapping, storing, and carrying things. The origin of the furoshiki goes back to the 14th century, when powerful feudal lords used the cloth to...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Tea caddy for thick tea in mulberry wood
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; tea caddies [lcsh]
- The 14th generation Urasenke master Tantansai (1893-1964) designed this unlacquered nakatsugi of mulberry wood to be used by students studying the wakin temae. The wakin temae, created by 11th generation Urasanke master Gengensai (1810-1877),...
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Carp streamer used for Boy's Day decoration.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris wine, and stick iris leaves on the roof. The iris (is)...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Fan set for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Includes fan rack (JC8:13), gold fan set (JC8:14), and pole with tassel (JC8:15). Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Helmet set for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2]
- Set includes rack (JC8:16), gold helmet (JC8:17), and gold pole (JC8:18). Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Flower bouquets for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Set includes two vases (JC8A:06 and JC8A:07) and two flower bouquets (JC8A:08 and JAC8A:09). Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Leaf bouquet for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2]
- Set includes tray (JC8A:04 ) and leaf bouquet (JC8A:10). Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Arrow set for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Arrow set consists of two black, wooden arrow stands (JC8B:02 and JC8B:03) that fold out for diplay of arrows around the Boy's Day set and 18 arrows with bird feather tails (JC8B:06). Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Sword set for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2]
- Set includes sword rack (JC8:10), sword and scabbard with blue and gold tassel (JC8:11), and sword with orange tassel (JC8:12). Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Label with flowers for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris wine, and stick iris leaves on the roof. The iris is...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Label for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris wine, and stick iris leaves on the roof. The iris is...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Black wooden box with gold seal for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Box used to display and store warrior doll's armor for Boy's Day set. Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Warrior doll's helmet for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Armor [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2]; Dolls [lcsh];
- Detachable dragon goes on top of helmet. Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris wine, and stick...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Warrior dolls' body armor for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Armor [lcsh]; Dolls [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris wine, and stick iris leaves on the roof. The iris is...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Warrior doll's face apron for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Armor [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2]; Dolls [lcsh];
- Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris wine, and stick iris leaves on the roof. The iris is...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Warrior doll's suit of armor legs for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Armor [lcsh]; Dolls [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris wine, and stick iris leaves on the roof. The iris is...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Sword rack for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Swords [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Rack used to display swords for Boy's Day set. Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris wine, and...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase
- Scabbard for Boy's Day set.
- Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Swords [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2];
- Sword and scabbard displayed on rack for Boy's Day set. Boys' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys. On this day, the Japanese take iris-scented baths, sip iris...
- Japanese American Archival Collection ImageBase