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- Three people bathing
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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Communal bathing was not uncommon during the early 20th century. It was often done together as a family, especially in the countryside.
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- Four women preparing a meal
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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The four women are engaged in various tasks. The woman on the farthest left is grinding something within her bowl, while the woman to her right is dicing a radish. The two women on the right are tending a fire.
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- Two women preparing their attire
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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Two women posing in elegant kimono. It seems one is about to put a long shawl around the other.
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- Two men attired as Samurai playing Shogi
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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Judging by their hairstyles and the manner in which they are dressed, the two men are either of Samurai heritage or imitating men of such. They are playing Shogi, a Japanese board game similar in quality and manner to Chess.
- Title
- Two women posing with a tea set
- Date Created
- 1909
- Title
- Two women under a blooming Sakura tree
- Date Created
- 1909
- Title
- Two women preparing a meal
- Date Created
- 1909
- Title
- A lantern maker and his family plying their trade
- Date Created
- 1909
- Title
- Group of men with Shamisen and sake
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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The second man from the left is playing a Shamisen, while the second man from the right is drinking sake. The two others are posing for the music.
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- Victory celebration after the Japanese- Russo War
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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The picture presents an interesting merging of Japanese and Western culture. The clothing, advertising, and signs point to the presence of western influence in the city.
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- People lined up to view a parade or procession
- Date Created
- 1909
- Title
- Sandal shop owner with a customer
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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The Japanese Sandal is known as a "Geta" and was the most common piece of footwear throughout most of Japan's history. Geta can have varying amount of pegs, or none at all. When they don't have pegs, they are sometimes known as "Zori."
- Title
- Three basket weavers at work
- Date Created
- 1909