Asian photograph collection, circa 1870-1941, 1870-1954

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Summary

Title:
Asian photograph collection, circa 1870-1954
Dates:
1870-1954
Abstract:
Collection of photographs, mostly from Meiji-era Japan, with a few albums depicting China, Hong Kong and other East Asian countries from around the same time.
Extent:
6 Linear Feet (13 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Asian Photograph Collection (MSS PHOTO 0397). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection of published and unpublished photographs, mostly from Meiji-era Japan with a few albums depicting China, Hong Kong and other Asian locales. The majority were purchased together from a dealer in 1984 with a few items added later. Most take the form of albums, although there are also stereoviews and a set of cabinet cards. Many photographs are hand-colored.

These images were created and marketed for western consumption, focusing particularly on Japanese culture and customs, as well as scenery (temples, gardens, streetscapes) and portraiture. Other themes include feminine domesticity, agricultural labor and industry (silk, tobacco). While very few photographers are credited, there are confirmed works by Kusakabe Kimbei, Uchida Kuichi, T. Enami, Ogawa Kazumasa, Kozaburo Tamamura, and Adolfo Farsari.

Acquisition information:
Majority purchased from Jerrold G. Stanoff / Rare Oriental Book Company, 1984. Some items added later, including three photo albums transferred from the Julian C. Wright collection (M0722).
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-02-01 19:31:51 -0800 .

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Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

Terms of access:

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. Most of these materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Asian Photograph Collection (MSS PHOTO 0397). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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