1890s
Temizu
A woman carefully pours (invisible) water on the hands of another woman, while a third woman is arriving at the gate. The water is ladled from a wash basin called temizu bachi.
1890s
1890s
Lantern Craftsman
This studio photo reconstructs the work place of a lantern and umbrella craftsman and his assistant.
1930s
Kimono, but Modern Hairstyle
Photographed in the 1930s, this Japanese woman still wears a kimono in this studio photo. But her hairstyle is thoroughly modern.
1930s
Woman in White Dress
A Japanese woman in a stylish white dress sits on a coach in a photographer’s studio.
1920s
Ainu Playing the Mukkuri
An Ainu woman is playing the Mukkuri (ムックリ), a traditional Ainu mouth harp played by women.
1920s
Fire Drill
A rare view of firemen drilling with mechanized pumps at what appears to be a factory.