Pauline Sakahara Ikebana Collection

PARTNER

Densho
Visit partner

COLLECTION ID

ddr-densho-534

DESCRIPTION

Collection consists of two albums containing photos of Ikebana, bonsai and demonstrations created and performed by Ikebana artist, Pauline Sakahara, and two diplomas from Ikebana flower arranging schools. In 1958, she was secretary, interpreter, and student of the Ikebana expert, Madame Josui Oshikawa, headmaster of the Sho-fu Ryu school. Mrs. Sakahara graduated from the Sho-fu Ryu school and taught Ikebana techniques and performed demonstrations throughout the Midwest from 1959 thru the 1980's. In addition, on May 14, 1986, Mrs. Sakahara was promoted to Assistant Professor of Ikebana, 2nd Grade in Ikenobō Flora Art by the 45th generation headmaster, Sen’ei Ikenobō. The Ikenobō Flora Art School is the oldest Ikebana school in Japan dating back to the 7th century.

INCLUSIVE UNIT DATE

1959-1988

BULK UNIT DATE

1974-1985

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Two album of Ikebana arrangements and Ikebana demonstrations, two diplomas

CONTRIBUTOR

Densho

CREATORS

PREFERRED CITATION

Courtesy of Pauline Sakahara Ikebana Collection, Densho

RIGHTS

145 Objects

Album with black cover with gold leaves (ddr-densho-534-1)
doc Album with black cover with gold leaves (ddr-densho-534-1)
Album containing Ikebana arrangements by Pauline Sakahara. All objects were loose between pages of album
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-1/
Maple leaf (ddr-densho-534-2)
img Maple leaf (ddr-densho-534-2)
In envelope
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-2/
Blue bamboo (ddr-densho-534-3)
img Blue bamboo (ddr-densho-534-3)
In envelope
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-3/
Red flowers (ddr-densho-534-4)
img Red flowers (ddr-densho-534-4)
In envelope
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-4/
Yellow flower with statue (ddr-densho-534-5)
img Yellow flower with statue (ddr-densho-534-5)
In envelope
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-5/
Red flower (ddr-densho-534-6)
img Red flower (ddr-densho-534-6)
In envelope
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-6/
Yellow flower with artichoke (ddr-densho-534-7)
img Yellow flower with artichoke (ddr-densho-534-7)
In envelope
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-7/
Woman in purple kimono (ddr-densho-534-8)
img Woman in purple kimono (ddr-densho-534-8)
In envelope. Caption on photo back: At Mo. Botanical Garden. Taken by Doreen Scott 6/17/85
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-8/
Pauline Sakahara with unidentified woman working on arrangement (ddr-densho-534-9)
img Pauline Sakahara with unidentified woman working on arrangement (ddr-densho-534-9)
In envelope
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-9/
Black and white with lilies (ddr-densho-534-10)
img Black and white with lilies (ddr-densho-534-10)
In envelope. Caption on photo margin: Photo by Dan Sakahara
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-534-10/

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