Date	c. 1923
Description	Silk tapestry table runner with beaded ends. It is black and gold. The beads are heavy, round, and cream in color (marble?). The design is of human headed dragons.
Dimensions	W-12.5 L-53 inches
Event	Earthquake of 1923
Material	Silk
Event Details	Alice Van Hoosen Jones, Sarah Van Hoosen Jones & Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen stayed at the Tokyo Station Hotel during the September 1923 earthquake. The Tokyo Station and Imperial Hotel, both designed by Frank Llyod Wright, were the only 2 undamaged buildings. Information on the earthquake can be found in "Petticoat Surgeon" on pages 263-273.
Object ID	1996.003.0001
Object Name	Runner, table

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