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- Woman with umbrella posing in front of a mural of Mt Fuji
- Date Created
- 1909
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A women dressed in a very formal kimono, is depicted holding an umbrella in her left hand. In the background is a mural of Mt Fuji and the Japanese countryside. The woman, a symbol for Japanese urban life, stands as a stark contrast to the background of nature imagery. Her kimono is hand colored...
Show moreA women dressed in a very formal kimono, is depicted holding an umbrella in her left hand. In the background is a mural of Mt Fuji and the Japanese countryside. The woman, a symbol for Japanese urban life, stands as a stark contrast to the background of nature imagery. Her kimono is hand colored in the image, as well as the flora surrounding her.
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- Woman preparing her hair and clothing
- Date Created
- 1909
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There is a woman using a system of two mirrors to ensure that her hair is done properly. She appears to be in her own room. Clothing, as well as a dresser and other assorted items fill the room.
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- Two women under a blooming Sakura tree
- Date Created
- 1909
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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 women preparing a meal
- Date Created
- 1909
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- Two women practicing calligraphy
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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The two women are practicing Japanese calligraphy, or "Shodou," an art most saw as a signifier of refinery and nobility.
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- Two women posing with a tea set
- Date Created
- 1909
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- Two women posing for a picture with their calligraphy
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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Two women posing with umbrellas and calligraphy.
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- Two women bathing and dressing themselves
- Date Created
- 1909
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The two women are in different stages preparation. The one on the left appears to be applying various forms of make up to herself, while the one on the right is washing herself.
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- Two traveling female performers
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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The woman on the left is carrying a Shamisen, while the woman on the right is holding a Kokyu.
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- Two men getting their hair styled
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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A public hair styling experience.
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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.
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- Two female performers
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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The woman on the right is holding a Shamisen, while the woman on the left is posed in a position as if she were about to begin dancing.
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- Tea house with waitresses
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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Judging by the large quantity of women present in the building, this residence is most likely a tea-house or establishment catering to entertaining men.
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- Street vendor with small pipes on display
- Date Created
- 1909
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- Street vendor posing for a photo
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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A street vendor carrying his container over his shoulder. The threadbare nature of his clothing supports this conclusion. Japan's national flag is supported on the back end of his container, and a bell is dangling from his left hand.
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- 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."
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- Samurai bowing before their lord
- Date Created
- 1909
- Description
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The important figure is stepping into a palanquin, about to be carried to his destination by his bodyguards.
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- Rural worker carrying his tools
- Date Created
- 1909
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- Rural farmer
- Date Created
- 1909
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The man in this picture is wearing a straw raincoat, as well as the other traditional attire of a rural farmer. In his left hand, he holds a plant and what looks like a hoe. The other hand is carrying a container.