Japanese Missionary Postcards
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undated
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40 Postcards
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A2013.05
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
This Collection contains hand-tinted postcards of Japan created during the Taisho Period (1912-1926). Subjects include daily life, scenes, and an image of the Taisho Emperor on horseback. About 10 of the cards contain images of schools, Anglican churches and other activities relating to Christian activities, making it likely that these low-quality ...
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Hodges, William, 1744-1797
- Dates:
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1787
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1 Book (bound in brown Morocco leather with considerable repairs, 57 x 85 cm)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A2012.06
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
One book by William Hodges published in 1787.
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Waugaman, Jack
- Dates:
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circa 1905
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5 Postcards (black and white)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A2009.04
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
Five postcards from Japan dated after the Japanese victory in the Russo-Japanese War. Most of the images are of temporary triumphal arches 凱旋門 emulating Western architecture and war imagery. These structures were built to celebrate the success of the Japanese navy and welcome returning troops. Elaborate arches made of wood and plaster were built in...
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Murray, John, 1809-1898
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circa 1858-1862
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1 Print (albumen print from wax paper negative, image 36 x 45 cm on 39 x 45 cm. paper.)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A2001.03
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
1 print, albumen from a wax paper negative, by John Murray, circa 1858-1862. Detail of gateway to the Taj Mahal, Agra, with figures.
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Bourne, Samuel, 1834-1912
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circa 1860s
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1 Print (albumen, image 23 x 29 cm., mounted 31 x 40 cm.)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A1999.18
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
One albumen print of the Nyne Tal, the Lake, India, circa 1860s. View from an angle with Indian men in the center of the photograph.
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Bourne, Samuel, 1834-1912
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circa 1860s
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1 Print (albumen, image 23 x 29 cm.)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A1999.19
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
One albumen print of a Rustic Scene in Bengal, India, circa 1860s. Signed "Bourne 1731" in the lower left corner of the image.
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Bourne, Samuel, 1834-1912
- Dates:
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circa 1860s
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1 Print (albumen, image 23 x 29 cm., mounted 31 x 40 cm.)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A1999.20
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
One albumen print of the Nynee Tal, The Church, A peep from the Upper Mall, circa 1860s. Signed "Bourne 1633" in the lower left corner of the image.
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Oliver, Alfred Cookman, 1885-1952
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circa 1920's and 1930's
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306 lantern slides (black and white and color)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A1997.06
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
Lantern slides and stereopticons, black and white and hand-colored, assembled by Chaplain Oliver (he appears in several), depicting monuments and scenes, especially in Beijing, such as Ming tombs, temples, the Summer Palace, landscapes, place views, military soldiers, Chinese people, Western visitors, and daily life. Also includes images of the Gre...
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Bourne, Samuel, 1834-1912
- Dates:
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circa 1860s
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1 Print (albumen, image 23 x 29 cm.)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A1999.14
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
One albumen print of the Great Gate, Futtepore Sikhri, India, circa 1860s. Signed "Bourne 1264" in the center of the image.
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Bourne, Samuel, 1834-1912
- Dates:
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circa 1860s
- Size:
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1 Print (albumen, image 23 x 29 cm.)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A1999.17
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
One albumen print of Cawnpore, the Memorial Well. View from an angle with a few Indian men in the center of the photograph. Signed "Bourne 1205" in the center of the image.