880-01 Tsunoi, Kōkichi, active 1892-1921. still image Watercolors Japanese 1920-1930. gmgpc 1921. Watercolor of fukurokuju (god of longevity) cherry blossoms. Caption label from exhibit "Sakura": Fukurokuju is the God of Longevity and one of the Seven Deities of Good Fortune in Japanese mythology. U.S. First Lady Helen "Nellie" Taft, who loved cherry blossoms, had arranged for 90 Fukurokuju variety trees to be planted near the White House grounds prior to the 1912 gift. Title from item. Asian Division; Exhibited: "Sakura: Cherry Blossoms as Living Symbols of Friendship" in the Graphic Arts Gallery, Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., March 20-September 15, 2012. Cherry blossoms--1920-1930. Cherry trees--1920-1930. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.57372 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppss.00838 Served by appointment only (Unprocessed). To make a request, see "Access to Unprocessed Materials," No known restrictions on reproduction.