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Image Not Available for In Japan, one can tell if the family is home by the pairs of shoes at the doorway.
In Japan, one can tell if the family is home by the pairs of shoes at the doorway.
Image Not Available for In Japan, one can tell if the family is home by the pairs of shoes at the doorway.

In Japan, one can tell if the family is home by the pairs of shoes at the doorway.

Creator Transatlantic Photos
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.5 x 18.1 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/3900
LocationNot currently on display

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