H86.33.4

Box. Description: Japanese picnic box for individual serving. Wood with black lacquer on bottom and sides, inside is brown with silver flower with green leaves. Inside is covered with piece of glass to fit. Dimensions: 3-1/2" sq. History: Part of contents of box made by and belonging to Jack Ishi while interned at Topaz during WWII. Full history on cover sheet. References/Remarks: Chips on top rim. Cushioned with papers with colorful japanese designs, presumably printed at Topaz.

Used: WWII | Picnic | Jack Ishi | Topaz Internment Camp | Japanese American Internment