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Nineteenth century commercial photograph of Japan.
Nineteenth century commercial photograph of Japan.
Object Number 2003.1.2223.329
Display Title Nineteenth century commercial photograph of Japan.
Descriptions
Object Description Print from PA-IN60-41, nineteenth century commercial photographic studio views of Japan. Subjects include portaiture as well as studio se-up scenes of Japanese "daily life." Photographs are primarily albumen prints, many with applied color. Many of the photographs in this collection can be found in "A Timely Encounter: 19th Century Photographs of Japan." Photographs were exhibited in Peabody Museum and Wellesley college joint exhibition.
Subject
  • Man
  • Paint
  • Calligraphy
  • Market
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1870
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan
Materials Albumen print
Label on object H15023; Gift of Miss Mary Lothrop / 1927 / Sturgis Bigelow Collection

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