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ID Code 3501-0022
Artifact Name Wristwatch
Donor Toshiko Kawashige
Receiving Date 1975/08/06
Size (W×H×D) (mm)
Distance from the Hypocenter(m) 1450
Number 1
Location Hijiyama, Niho areas
Description Wristwatch face melted by intense heat
Donated by Toshiko Kawashige
This watch belonged to the donor's aunt Chiyoko Asaeda (then, 36). Chiyoko was exposed to the bombing at Inari-machi. She died trapped under a collapsed house. The donor's husband found her remains on August 8. He took some teeth and the watch home, where he preserved them with care.

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