Title:
Oshogatsu 1977 festival
Creator/Contributor:
Murai, Mitsui, creator
Date:
1977
Subject:
Asian Americans--California--San Francisco--Social life and customs
Festivals
Japanese Americans--California--San Francisco
Comments/Descriptions
The poster features an abstract drawing of a person holding a mallet over a large container. There is Japanese text written
on the mallet. The image is framed by a dark blue border. The text states, "Sponsored by Oshogatsu Committee and Japantown
Art Movement, Mochitsuki Crafts/Food/Entertainment, Sixth Annual Oshogatsu Festival, Sat. Jan. 29 '77, 11 am - 6 pm, Sutter
and Laguna Sts., Christ United Presbyterian Church, Konko Church, Mizue Murai." There is English and Japanese text. The poster
colors are blue, dark blue, white and red. The background color is white.
Type:
Graphic arts
General Physical Description note:
20 x 26 in.
Copyright Note:
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California. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other
reproductions of copyrighted material. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist
or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Kearny Street Workshop c/o California
Ethnic and Multicultural Archives Library – CEMA University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 Phone: (805) 893-8563 E-mail:
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