At the canteen

Ishigo, Estelle [ bio ]

Description

1 drawing on paper ; image 4 x 5.25 in., on sheet 4.625 x 7.875 in.

Pencil drawing of man carrying sack toward canteen. Man bends under weight of bulky sack on his left shoulder as he steps toward the right. A woman in blouse and skirt walks away from the viewer behind him on the right. Ends of two buildings visible on right edge next to trash can and broom. Back of covered truck in background. Rectangular horizontal line border.

Caption
Estelle Ishigo (Untitled), sketch of the Cal Seafood Fish Cannery Camp, ca. 1945 Lomita, California Charcoal on paper, 8" x 9" Japanese American National Museum(94.195.26a)

Inscription
Written in pencil, bottom left corner: at the Canteen.

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