Photograph Album of Scenes and Portraits from Japan
Photograph album with lacquered cover containing 48 coloured photographs of Japan mounted on 24 leaves. Includes photographs of Shinto and Buddhist temples, landscapes, street scenes, and portraits of individuals and groups. Named photographs include Asakusa temple; a street scene in Takashima-Cho,...
| Date(s) of creation: |
late 19th century |
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| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Reference number: |
MS 48095 |
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| Summary: |
Photograph album with lacquered cover containing 48 coloured photographs of Japan mounted on 24 leaves. Includes photographs of Shinto and Buddhist temples, landscapes, street scenes, and portraits of individuals and groups. Named photographs include Asakusa temple; a street scene in Takashima-Cho, Shiga; a Shinto temple in Kamakura, Kanto. The subject of portraits include: Geishas, sumo wrestlers, working individuals, and a tattooed figure. |
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| Main author: |
Unknown
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| Extent: |
1 album (48 photographs) |
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| Acquisition: |
Donated to SOAS Library in December 1945. |
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| Access status: |
Open |
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| Access conditions: |
Handle with care. Gloves and book supports must be used when viewing this item. |
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| Copyright: | Copyright held by SOAS, University of London | ||||
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Archive | ||||
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