Public Bath / Yeddo 1862
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Public Bath / Yeddo 1862
Men and women in a Japanese bath house at Yeddo (Tokyo)
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1862 Bath Bathing Toilet Tokyo Washin G Yeddo
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a moment in time from the rich history of Japan's public bathing culture, as depicted in a photograph taken at the Yeddo public bath house in Tokyo during the year 1862. The photograph, now held in the extensive archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of the people of Japan during the Edo period. The scene unfolds in the dimly lit interior of the communal bath house, where men and women, each in separate areas, engage in the traditional Japanese washing ritual known as "washin." The men, clad only in loincloths, sit and chat amongst themselves, their bodies relaxed and weary from the day's labor. The women, dressed in flowing kimonos, gather around a large stone tub, washing each other's backs in a display of camaraderie and intimacy. The photograph also reveals the intricacies of the bath house architecture, with its tiled floors, wooden lattice screens, and open-air design, which allowed for the efficient use of natural light and ventilation. The presence of a toilet area, located at the back of the room, further underscores the comprehensive nature of the bathing experience, which included not only cleansing the body but also attending to personal hygiene. This photograph is an invaluable historical document, providing insights into the social norms, daily routines, and architectural styles of Japan during the Edo period. It also serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring significance of communal bathing in Japanese culture, which continues to thrive in the form of "sentō" and "onsen" establishments to this day.
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