Rev. Fukuda, 11-7-42

Hoshida, George [ bio ]

Description

2 drawings on paper, laminated (1 sheet) : ink ; 6 x 9.5 in.

Ink sketches of a Shinto priest possibly conducting a memorial service and a man viewed from the back, identified by inscription in Japanese.
Top sketch of Reverend Fukuda dressed in Shinto robes and hat and holds a fan while standing on a stage facing the viewer, possibly conducting a memorial service. Two tiers of offerings located on table next to him in center. Curtains in background and seated audience in foreground right.
Bottom sketch of a balding man, Chusa or Lieutenant Colonel, with back to the viewer.
Drawing 97.106.1DC on recto of same sheet

Inscription
Written in black ink, top left corner: 11-7-42. Written in black ink on top image, bottom right: Rev. Fukuda. Written in black ink on bottom image (In Japanese): Chusa [translated: Lieutenant Colonel].

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