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[Panorama of the foreign settlement, Kobe, Japan] [graphic].
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[Panorama of the foreign settlement, Kobe, Japan]Fisher-Merriam family papers
Fisher-Merriam family photographs
Abstract:
360 degree panorama, from a rooftop, of neighborhood near harbor with colonial architecture. Young planted trees line the
streets. Rickshaws and occasional human figures are visible in largely empty streets. Tile workers are on some rooftops. A
British flag flies on the bund near the harbor. Mountains are visible in background. Location identified as Kobe, Japan, based
on identification of building at center (4th and 5th photographic plates) as No. 15, the United States Consulate building
built circa 1880. Characters on a building in the second plate from the right read "No. 82", and the location corresponds
to lot 82 of the foreign settlement as identified in early maps.
Date:
[ca. 1880-1885] (issued)Subject:
a-ja---Harbors -- Japan -- 19th century -- Photographs
Port cities -- Japan -- 19th century -- Photographs
Kōbe-shi (Japan) -- Pictorial works
Note:
Forms part of the Fisher-Merriam family photographs.
Photographer unknown.
Title devised by cataloger.
Mounted on paper, backed with blue-green silk, rolled on wooden dowel as a scroll. Prints each measure approximately 24 x
28 cm. Total image area approximately 24 x 225 cm. Scroll (backing paper) dimensions approximately 27 x 250 cm. (Entire
length estimated, not measured.)
ORIGINAL: RESTRICTED DUE TO FRAGILITY. USE DIGITAL IMAGES or VIEWING PRINTS ONLY. Inquiries regarding original should be directed,
in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.
Type:
graphicAlbumen prints.
Panoramic photographs.
Physical Description:
graphic
photoprint
8 photographic prints (forming 1 panorama): albumen, mounted on paper; each print ca. 24 x 28 cm
Language:
English
Origin:
ChinaCopyright Note:
ORIGINAL: RESTRICTED DUE TO FRAGILITY. USE DIGITAL IMAGES or VIEWING PRINTS ONLY. Inquiries regarding original should be directed,
in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.