|
 |
TITLE Packing canvas DESCRIPTION Packing canvas 22096 [family number] ERNIE KURIMA Made by donor's mother. "Koichi Kurima's [donor's father] packing canvas: Used to stuff with bedding and clothing during move from Florin to Fresno Assembly Center." Herbert Kurima Off-white. Overall: 32 1/4"W x 18"H x 24 1/2"D CONTEXT Upon registration for removal to the relocation centers, Japanese Americans were issued a "family number," used from then on the identify themselves and their belongings during removal and internment. CREDIT Courtesy of Herbert Kurima DATE 1942 |
