Photo Mug : Kobe, Japan - Street Scene
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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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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Bring the vibrant energy of Kobe, Japan's bustling streets into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an exquisite image of a circa 1910 street scene with a shirt factory from Mary Evans Prints Online, these mugs showcase the rich history and culture of Kobe. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant technology to ensure your favorite photograph remains vibrant and clear. Perfect for sipping your favorite hot beverage, these Photo Mugs make a unique and thoughtful gift for any occasion. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kobe every morning with a Media Storehouse Photo Mug."
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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