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[Atami Hotel Postcard]
Postcard addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham from her daughter. The image on the postcard is of the Atami Hotel and "Atami Hotel, Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front along with some Japanese characters. The correspondence on the back reads "Dearest Mother - We spent a wonderful three days at this hotel. We were able to get European style rooms for two nights. One night we stayed was in Japanese style - was [...] experience - sleeping on the floor and wearing no shoes in the room. Beautiful [scenery] and etc. [...]"
Date:
July 13, 1952
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Firefighters with a Hose, Tokyo, Japan]
Illustrated postcard of Japanese firemen using hoses to extinguish a fire. The postcard was printed in Japanese, but features English text in the form of a handwritten message from the sender to the recipient.
Date:
October 15, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
New Year's Card: Women with Silhouetted Man in Top Hat
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The vertically oriented postcard depicts two women in clothing stylish in the 1920s. In the lower right hand corner is a silhouette of a man in a top hat. The shadows of the women are sharply delineated behind them. There is some Japanese text in the upper right hand corner of the postcard.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
S. Riyo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card: Dancing Couple
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A couple dances in this vertically oriented postcard. The woman is wearing a kimono and the man seen behind her is in black. The style of the rendering is reminiscent of Art Deco. Some Japanese text is in the lower right corner of the postcard. The ground of the card is a light blue.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
S. Riyo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card: Card Game
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The vertically oriented postcard depicts an aerial view of a woman in a kimono playing a card game. She is seated and her opponent is partially seen in silhouette. The ground of the card is a pale blue. There is some Japanese text in red in the upper right hand corner of the postcard. The woman's kimono includes the card suits, spades, clubs, hearts, and diamonds.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
S. Riyo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card: Woman in a Kimono Standing next to an Automobile
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This vertically oriented postcard depicts a woman in a green kimono standing next to a black automobile that is partially visible. The ground of the postcard is a blue gray and there is some Japanese text in the upper left corner.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
S. Riyo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card: Silhouetted Woman under Lanterns
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A woman in modern dress and hat holds a mask and stands underneath three lanterns. A stark black silhouette is behind the woman. Her dress is yellow, orange, blue and light green stripes on the skirt and decorated with flowers at the waist.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
Atsuo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card: Modern Woman Arranging her Hair in Front of Mirror
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A woman dressed in a kimono arranges her hair in front of a mirror. There is some Japanese text in the upper right corner of the postcard. The woman's kimono has a modern geometric design on it.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
Atsuo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card with Women in Au Courant Fashion with Cityscape
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The vertically oriented postcard features two standing women in winter clothes in the foreground and in the background a cityscape is implied with a few short black lines. The year 1932 and a salutation in Japanese are in the upper right hand corner of the postcard.
Date:
1932
Creator:
Atsuo Tanaka & Co.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card: Woman Playing Golf
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The front of the postcard is decorated with a woman in a modern striped dress, hat and scarf, swinging a golf club.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
Atsuo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Japanese Postcard
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The postcard depicts three figures in the foreground who appear to be at odds with each other. In the background are two large snowmen like figures.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Asai, Chū
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Commemoration of Launch of New Regatta Boat
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The vertically oriented postcard depicts an aerial view of a boat and its team of rowers. Inside a depiction of a life saver ring and along the lower edge is some Japanese text.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Sato Hakubunsha
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Female Student in a Parody of the Wisteria Maiden
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The vertically oriented postcard contains a depiction of a woman in a simple gown and cape, holding an umbrella, amongst some leafy vines. The ground of the card stock is tan, the woman's hat and cloak are black, and the vine is green as is the simple line indicating the woman's sandals.
Date:
1905
Creator:
Asai Chu
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card: Sacred Rocks
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In this horizontally oriented postcard two rock formations are joined by a bridge. Atop the larger formation on the left side of the postcard is a gate. A red stamp is in the upper right corner of the postcard as well as some Japanese text.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Soldier in a Parody of Benkei
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This vertically oriented postcard depicts a soldier shoveling. Weapons and tools are on his back and his facial expression is fierce and angry. The ground of the card is a tan with no background setting indicated.
Date:
1905
Creator:
Asai Chu
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sayohime
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A woman looking out to sea inside a heart shape is the focal point of this postcard.
Date:
1905
Creator:
Japanese Postcard Association
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Couple with Umbrella Behind Tree
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A large tree trunk figures prominently in the composition and a couple behind the tree are underneath an umbrella. The colors of the postcard are muted and along the left hand edge is some Japanese text.
Date:
1909
Creator:
Kaburaki Kiyokata
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Women Reading a Book
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The vertically oriented postcard depicts, in the upper one-third, two women reading from a single book. The background of the postcard is an olive green and Japanese text has been written in black ink on the postcard.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
Kaburaki Kiyokata
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Charge
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The vertically oriented postcard depicts in a monochromatic palette some soldiers fighting with one down, partially seen. There is some Japanese script in the upper portion in a heavy black font.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
Wada Eisaku
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Spring Festival at the Onsen
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A formal celebration is depicted in pink, gold, gray and black. The ground of the postcard is blue gray. Some Japanese text is in an inset on the monument. The scene is at an angle on the card and the picture is partially visible as well.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card with Characters Fuku and Ju
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The horizontal oriented postcard is decorated with a English salutation of Happy New Year as well as a Japanese greeting. The design of the card is reminiscent of Art Nouveau.
Date:
1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The First Trip
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Vertically-oriented postcard depicts in pastel shades a seated woman who wears a kimono. Next to her are an umbrella, a man's hat, and a satchel.
Date:
1910
Creator:
Takehisa Yumeji
System:
The UNT Digital Library
New Year's Card: Going to Shimonoseki
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A man and woman are seen from behind while the man carries many packages. The woman walks in front of him and she wears a black and white striped stole, a red hat and a green coat with fur trim. There is some red Japanese text in the lower left corner of the postcard and in the upper left an inset with blue Japanese text.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
S. Riyo
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cherry Blossoms at the Kiyomizu-do in Ueno
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The vertically oriented postcard depicts a tree in the foreground and a red pagoda style building in the background. Some Japanese text in black ink is in the lower portion of the postcard.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Nakamura Fusetsu
System:
The UNT Digital Library