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Toyo Studio photographs of the Tanaka School of Dressmaking, April 12, 1925
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Toyo Studio
- Title
- Toyo Studio photographs of the Tanaka School of Dressmaking
- Dates
- April 12, 1925 (inclusive)1925041219250412
- Quantity
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.03 cubic feet (1 folder)
6 photographs ; 8 x 10 inches - Collection Number
- PH0851
- Summary
- Six photographs of Japanese women at the Tanaka School of Dressmaking in Seattle, 1925
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Toyo Studio was a photography studio in Seattle under various proprietors from approximately 1915-1925. K. Kiyota is listed a the proprietor in the 1925 city directory.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Six photographs depicting Japanese students, all women, at the Tanaka School of Dressmaking in Seattle. Includes images of students at sewing machines, designing patterns, and seated holding scrolls, perhaps diplomas. One woman featured in the photographs appears to be Mrs. Tanaka, presumably the school's owner. All of the photographs are captioned "By Toyo. Apr 12, 1925."
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
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Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| item | ||
| 1 |
"Mrs. Tanaka" in front of dress display on stage.
Sign above reads "Tanaka School of Dressmaking. Seattle, Wash."
|
April 12, 1925 |
| 2 |
Groups of Japanese students holding scrolls on stage in front of dress display
Sign above reads "Tanaka School of Dressmaking. Seattle, Wash."
|
April 12, 1925 |
| 3 |
Japanese women and children standing in large room at school.
Sign above reads "Tanaka Ladies' & Gent's Designing & Tailoring School"
|
April 12, 1925 |
| 4-5 |
Japanese women at tables designing patterns
Caption on photo: "Designing with Mrs. Tanaka's system"
|
April 12, 1925 |
| 6 | Young Japanese women working at sewing machines | April 12, 1925 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
