Happi of G. W. Benton. C, 1925

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Title

Happi of G. W. Benton. C, 1925

Subject

Happi, traditional Japanese clothes, given by Waseda University in Japan to the University of Chicago for their baseball exchange.

Description

On the outer side, we can see the symbol of Waseda University. Also, on the inner side, there is a flag with the name of both universities, a picture of Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese art, and the name of the person who was given the Happi.

Creator

Waseda University

Source

University of Chicago - Special Collections Research Center

Citation

Waseda University, “Happi of G. W. Benton. C, 1925,” Japanese American History in Chicago, accessed October 5, 2024, http://japaneseamericanchicago.knoxabolitionlab.org/items/show/18.