Name/Title
"Washing Dishes"Entry/Object ID
1994.82.5.8Description
Interior scene at Manzanar Incarceration camp of 9-10 men unpacking plates, cups, and other tableware from metal containers. 3 men are in the foreground, 2 are leaning over a trashcan full of water, they have cups in their hand, 1 has a brush. The third man in the foreground has a towel in his hand, and he is setting a cup down on the table. Around the table, the remaining men are gathered. Along L wall on a bench are stacks of plates and gravy boats. Open doorway at far end of room. Other crates and containers in the background.
Caption for Jack Iwata collection: "1 b&w; image taken at an unspecified California concentration camp. Interior scene of 9-10 men unpacking plates, cups, and other tableware from metal containers. 3 men are in the foreground, 2 are leaning over a trashcan full of water, they have cups in their hand, 1 has a brush. The third man in the foreground has a towel in his hand, and he is setting a cup down on the table. Around the table, the remaining men are gathered. Along L wall on a bench are stacks of plates and gravy boats. Open doorway at far end of room. Other crates and containers in the background."Collection
Merritt Photo CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1942 - 1945Place
City
Manzanar War Relocation CenterCounty
Inyo CountyState/Province
CaliforniaProvenance
Notes
Belonged to Manzanar War Relocation Center Director Ralph Merritt