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Image Not Available for Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.
Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.
Image Not Available for Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.

Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.

Creator Transatlantic Photos
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.2 x 18.3 cm (9 1/2 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/9377
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for A young girl requires assistance as she tries on her first kimono, the national costume of Japan.
A young girl requires assistance as she tries on her first kimono, the national costume of Japan.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A young woman sits surrounded by the items that she has made; silk quilts, padded kimono and round roll pillow.
A young woman sits surrounded by the items that she has made; silk quilts, padded kimono and round roll pillow.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A large family is the pride of every Japanese man, especially if the family has been blessed with many sons. The entire family, including the grandparents, eat breakfast at the elegantly dressed table.
A large family is the pride of every Japanese man, especially if the family has been blessed with many sons. The entire family, including the grandparents, eat breakfast at the elegantly dressed table.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for In an old Japanese custom, cormorant's are trained by Japanese fisherman to fish for them. A snare is tied near the base of the bird's throat, which allows the bird only to swallor small fish. Whe the bird captures and tries to swallow a large fish, the f
In an old Japanese custom, cormorant's are trained by Japanese fisherman to fish for them. A snare is tied near the base of the bird's throat, which allows the bird only to swallor small fish. Whe the bird captures and tries to swallow a large fish, the f
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The man of the house receives his food in old-fashioned Japanese etiquette with small servings on elegant flowered plates.
The man of the house receives his food in old-fashioned Japanese etiquette with small servings on elegant flowered plates.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Japanese geisha in a delighful coloured kimono.
Japanese geisha in a delighful coloured kimono.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Insect tools under the magnifying glass. The ant (spinster) has a vice like jaw with which she can catch her victim.
Insect tools under the magnifying glass. The ant (spinster) has a vice like jaw with which she can catch her victim.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.
A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Old versus Young. German runner Ernst Schmidt wins this 100 metre race against much younger competition in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on July 26, 1942.
Old versus Young. German runner Ernst Schmidt wins this 100 metre race against much younger competition in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on July 26, 1942.
Transatlantic Photos
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for In a special laboratory, meat products (especially sausage) are chemically examined. The results show whether there is a falsification or improper composition of the meat products.
In a special laboratory, meat products (especially sausage) are chemically examined. The results show whether there is a falsification or improper composition of the meat products.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Swedish speed-skater, Ake Seyffarth, breaks records in the 1,000 metre and 5,000 metre race. Here Seyffarth shows his form.
Swedish speed-skater, Ake Seyffarth, breaks records in the 1,000 metre and 5,000 metre race. Here Seyffarth shows his form.
Transatlantic Photos
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for Insect tools under the magnifying glass. The spider has a jaw like gripping pliers with which it can firmly clasp their victim. This photo has been enlarged 60 fold.
Insect tools under the magnifying glass. The spider has a jaw like gripping pliers with which it can firmly clasp their victim. This photo has been enlarged 60 fold.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
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