Title:
Oshogatsu 1979 festival
Creator/Contributor:
Artist unknown, creator
Date:
1979
Subject:
Asian Americans--California--San Francisco--Social life and customs
Festivals
Japanese Americans--California--San Francisco
Comments/Descriptions
The poster features a drawing of two stacked mochi (rice) cakes with an orange fruit on top. The background is yellow. There
are wide green and white borders that contain a series of orange and white-colored fruits. The text states, "Oshogatsu 1979
Festival, January 27, 11 am-7 pm. At the Buddhist Church, Morningstar School, and Octavia St. (betwn Pine and Bush) - S.F.,
arts and crafts, food, community booths, and entertainment, plus big night program 7-11." There is both English and Japanese
text written in dark green.
Type:
Graphic arts
General Physical Description note:
23 x 17.5 in.
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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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