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Kobe, Japan - Street Scene
Kobe, Japan - Street Scene - with shirt factory Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 7211875
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14"x11" Photo Print
Step into the past with our exquisite photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating "Kobe, Japan - Street Scene" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you back in time to circa 1910, with the bustling streets of Kobe coming alive through the lens of a master photographer. The shirt factory in the foreground adds a fascinating glimpse into the industrial history of this vibrant city. Bring the rich heritage of Japan into your home or office with this beautifully printed, rights managed photograph, and let its timeless charm tell a story with every glance.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 22.7cm (14" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling energy of Kobe, Japan's second largest city, in the early 20th century. Taken circa 1910, the scene unfolds before us as if frozen in time. The image is centered around a street corner, where a large clock tower looms overhead, its hands ticking away the minutes. The clock, a symbol of modernity and precision, stands in stark contrast to the traditional Japanese houses and shops that line the street. In the foreground, a group of people, dressed in traditional kimonos and Western-style clothing, go about their daily business. A man in a Western-style suit and hat walks briskly down the street, while a woman in a colorful kimono stops to chat with a friend. A young boy, dressed in a Western-style shirt, holds onto the hand of an older man, perhaps his grandfather, as they make their way through the crowd. The heart of this vibrant street scene is a shirt factory, with workers busy at their machines, producing stacks of freshly made shirts. The factory, with its large windows and red brick façade, represents the growing industrialization of Japan during this period. The country was rapidly modernizing, and Kobe, with its strategic location as a major port city, was at the forefront of this transformation. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Kobe, Japan during a time of great change. The clock tower, the traditional houses, the Western-style clothing, and the bustling factory all come together to create a captivating and intriguing image that invites us to explore the stories of the people and the city that once were.
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