Tango no sekku [aacr2]; Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh];
Boy's Day set is comprised of display box for armor (JC8:05), helmet (JC8:06), body suit (JC8:07), face apron (JC8:08), back leg armor (JC8:09), display rack for swords (JC8:10), removable sword and scabbard (JC8:11), sword (JC8:12), display rack...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
This unlacquered paulownia box is designed to hold both a ceramic caddy for thick tea (chaire) and lacquered caddy for thick tea (natsume) for the satsubako tea procedure (temae), one of a set of four orally transmitted temae. When a guest...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh];
Winter hearth (okiro) designed to be used in circumstances when the ro cannot be set flush in the tatami floor. It is placed in the same position within the tearoom as the sunken hearth but stands on top of the tatami.
These covered lacquer bowls are generally used for the nimono, or main course of the formal kaiseki meal, though they may also be used for the soup course of the tenshin repast, a lighter, more informal meal. The nimono course, also known as...
New Year decorations, etc. [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Plates (Tableware) [lcsh];
One of a set of five plates. Might have contained mochi (rice cakes), which are served at breakfast for the first three days of January as a means of praying for longevity and health.
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; Tea caddies [lcsh]
This small-sized (ko-hira) natsume was often used by its owner for chabako temae and is decorated with a wild orchid motif. It is very skillfully made, representing many hours of work on the part of the craftsperson. The natsume is accompanied here...
Set of porcelain dishes for food. Could be used when serving an abbreviated Kaiseki meal, known as tenshin. In tenshin all foods, except for the main dish in broth, are served on a single tray. If one of the foods had a sauce, then it would be put...
Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Weddings [lcsh];
These fancy wrapped papers hold dowry money (yuino-kin) and is given to a bride's family at an engagement party. The fancy wrapped papers are thought to carry good luck to the newlyweds, so the wrappings may be used over and over again, even loaned...
Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2]; Vase-painting [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 Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Tango no sekku [aacr2]; Dolls [lcsh]; Armor [lcsh]; Clothing and dress [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
