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Image Not Available for On Sundays, the Japanese leave their dwellings to travel. They like to visit the temples.
On Sundays, the Japanese leave their dwellings to travel. They like to visit the temples.
Image Not Available for On Sundays, the Japanese leave their dwellings to travel. They like to visit the temples.

On Sundays, the Japanese leave their dwellings to travel. They like to visit the temples.

Creator Transatlantic Photos
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.3 x 16 cm (9 9/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/9364
LocationNot currently on display

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Dwellings of the Industry Worker
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
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A young Buddhist stands in front of a spectacular waterfall in the city of Nikko which is located at the entrance to Nikko National Park, north of Tokyo. Several shrines and temples are clustered this area.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
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Image Not Available for There are a number of priests and Buddhist temples in Rangoon. The priests wear brightly coloured orange wraps. They live mainly on rice which they collect on a daily basis from neighbouring houses.
There are a number of priests and Buddhist temples in Rangoon. The priests wear brightly coloured orange wraps. They live mainly on rice which they collect on a daily basis from neighbouring houses.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for For the Japanese people, the day begins and ends with a prayer for the homeland. They approach the temple and by means of a bell rope begin immersing themselves in prayer.
For the Japanese people, the day begins and ends with a prayer for the homeland. They approach the temple and by means of a bell rope begin immersing themselves in prayer.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Young Japanese children bow before a Jizo in a Temple in Tokyo. The Jizo is a guardian deity of children.
Young Japanese children bow before a Jizo in a Temple in Tokyo. The Jizo is a guardian deity of children.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Japanese temple guard statue.
A Japanese temple guard statue.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Escape under the earth from fear of the sun. These people are reportedly to be Troglodytes (cave dwellers). This dwelling has an apartment on the upper floor, but these rooms are unoccupied. Most people dwell deep in the earth.
Escape under the earth from fear of the sun. These people are reportedly to be Troglodytes (cave dwellers). This dwelling has an apartment on the upper floor, but these rooms are unoccupied. Most people dwell deep in the earth.
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 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
Image Not Available for A young girl with an umbrella stands in front of spindle-like stone monuments in the holy city of Bago (formerly called Pegu) in Burma (or Myanmar)
A young girl with an umbrella stands in front of spindle-like stone monuments in the holy city of Bago (formerly called Pegu) in Burma (or Myanmar)
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Special care is taken with Japanese flower arranging. The placement of the flowers, the type of flower and the bowl must correspond with Japanese tradition and is part of the education of every Japanese girl.
Special care is taken with Japanese flower arranging. The placement of the flowers, the type of flower and the bowl must correspond with Japanese tradition and is part of the education of every Japanese girl.
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
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