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Drawer FF7, Drawer 3

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Contains 39 Results:

Title: 世界の転覆という妄説 [Sekai no Tenpuku to Iu Bosetsu] - Description: Osaka, Kato Tomisaburo. Followed by rumors of a prophecy saying the world would end in 1881, this edition covers the subsequent hysteria, including a spate of suicides. - Dimensions: 52 x 35 cm, c.1881

 Item — Drawer: FF7, Drawer 3, Folder: 1, Object: 17
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Kawaraban appeared in various sizes and were mass produced using cheap materials. Thus, although millions were produced at a time, they were not made for preservation and relatively few survive today. The most common topics covered include gossip, crime, natural disasters, and the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s ships. Kawaraban specifically about Commodore Perry and his fleet are known as kurofune (black ship) kawaraban. This collection primarily includes kawaraban from the late Edo...
Dates: c.1881

Title: Tenjiku Watari - Nama Taiho - Description: An advertisement for the great elephant show. - Dimensions: 33.5 x 47.5 cm, c.1883

 Item — Drawer: FF7, Drawer 3, Folder: 1, Object: 18
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Kawaraban appeared in various sizes and were mass produced using cheap materials. Thus, although millions were produced at a time, they were not made for preservation and relatively few survive today. The most common topics covered include gossip, crime, natural disasters, and the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s ships. Kawaraban specifically about Commodore Perry and his fleet are known as kurofune (black ship) kawaraban. This collection primarily includes kawaraban from the late Edo...
Dates: c.1883

Kurofune kawaraban - Title: Kaisei Taiheikan - Description: After Perry's initial visit in 1853, the defense of Japan became paramount and defense or peace (taihei) prints began to appear. When Perry returned a year later, his ships were added to many prints, such as this one. This is called a 'revised' map. - Dimensions: 40 x 61 cm, 1854

 Item — Drawer: FF7, Drawer 3, Folder: 1, Object: 19
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Kawaraban appeared in various sizes and were mass produced using cheap materials. Thus, although millions were produced at a time, they were not made for preservation and relatively few survive today. The most common topics covered include gossip, crime, natural disasters, and the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s ships. Kawaraban specifically about Commodore Perry and his fleet are known as kurofune (black ship) kawaraban. This collection primarily includes kawaraban from the late Edo...
Dates: 1854

Kurofune kawaraban - Title: Taihei Anmin Gazu - Description: Top half is a detail of Japanese defenses and the bottom half is a view of incoming ships. The print includes images of Dutch ships and American paddle steamers. - Dimensions: 56 x 39 cm, 1854

 Item — Drawer: FF7, Drawer 3, Folder: 1, Object: 20
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Kawaraban appeared in various sizes and were mass produced using cheap materials. Thus, although millions were produced at a time, they were not made for preservation and relatively few survive today. The most common topics covered include gossip, crime, natural disasters, and the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s ships. Kawaraban specifically about Commodore Perry and his fleet are known as kurofune (black ship) kawaraban. This collection primarily includes kawaraban from the late Edo...
Dates: 1854

Title: 紫頭巾 : 大強盗 : 殺人事件 - [Murasaki Zukin : Dai Goto : Satsujin Jiken] - Description: News of the mysterious people's hero of late 18th century Tokyo, Purple Hood (Murasaki Zukin). The first cinematic appearance of Purple Hood was the 1923 movie 'Ukiyo-e Murasaki Zukin,’ the debut film of screenwriter Susukita Rokuhei. This print was most likely created around the time of the movie’s release as part of a publicity campaign. - Dimensions: 33 x 66 cm, c.1923

 Item — Drawer: FF7, Drawer 3, Folder: 2, Object: 21
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Kawaraban appeared in various sizes and were mass produced using cheap materials. Thus, although millions were produced at a time, they were not made for preservation and relatively few survive today. The most common topics covered include gossip, crime, natural disasters, and the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s ships. Kawaraban specifically about Commodore Perry and his fleet are known as kurofune (black ship) kawaraban. This collection primarily includes kawaraban from the late Edo...
Dates: c.1923

Title: 教育参考萬国動物大會々主宮城 - [Kyoiku Sanko Mankoku Dobutsu Daikaikai Shu Miyagi?] - Description: Menagerie featuring interpretive “animals of the world” illustrations, including kangaroos, bears, & sharks. - Dimensions: 44 x 45 cm, c.1860

 Item — Drawer: FF7, Drawer 3, Folder: 1, Object: 22
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Kawaraban appeared in various sizes and were mass produced using cheap materials. Thus, although millions were produced at a time, they were not made for preservation and relatively few survive today. The most common topics covered include gossip, crime, natural disasters, and the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s ships. Kawaraban specifically about Commodore Perry and his fleet are known as kurofune (black ship) kawaraban. This collection primarily includes kawaraban from the late Edo...
Dates: c.1860

Title: 西洋草字いろは [Seiyo Sojo Iroha] - Description: Woodcut 25x34cm. Folded. A kawaraban style guide to western cursive writing., c.1860- 1870?

 Item — Drawer: FF7, Drawer 3, Folder: 3, Object: 23
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Kawaraban appeared in various sizes and were mass produced using cheap materials. Thus, although millions were produced at a time, they were not made for preservation and relatively few survive today. The most common topics covered include gossip, crime, natural disasters, and the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s ships. Kawaraban specifically about Commodore Perry and his fleet are known as kurofune (black ship) kawaraban. This collection primarily includes kawaraban from the late Edo...
Dates: c.1860- 1870?

Title: [Kita Amerika-nai Gasshu Kuni?] - Description: Includes text in Cyrillic. The title seems to indicate the illustration depicts an American woman and Chinese man., mid-1800s?

 Item — Drawer: FF7, Drawer 3, Folder: 3, Object: 24
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Kawaraban appeared in various sizes and were mass produced using cheap materials. Thus, although millions were produced at a time, they were not made for preservation and relatively few survive today. The most common topics covered include gossip, crime, natural disasters, and the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s ships. Kawaraban specifically about Commodore Perry and his fleet are known as kurofune (black ship) kawaraban. This collection primarily includes kawaraban from the late Edo...
Dates: mid-1800s?

Title: Chiarini's Circus - Description: Chiarini’s Circus appeared in Japan in 1886 and 1887., 1887

 Item — Drawer: FF7, Drawer 3, Folder: 3, Object: 25
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Kawaraban appeared in various sizes and were mass produced using cheap materials. Thus, although millions were produced at a time, they were not made for preservation and relatively few survive today. The most common topics covered include gossip, crime, natural disasters, and the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s ships. Kawaraban specifically about Commodore Perry and his fleet are known as kurofune (black ship) kawaraban. This collection primarily includes kawaraban from the late Edo...
Dates: 1887