Description: A rare original vintage photo from Japan by the US War Department Bureau of Insular Affairs. Photographer is S.F. Lindstrom. Type & Size: A 10x8" original photograph.Condition: Original and in fair to good vintage condition. Please see photos for scans. In this black and white photo, several children are gathered in front of a small street vendor's cart filled with balloons on a quiet street in Japan. The scene captures a moment of everyday life, with traditional wooden buildings lining the street, creating a historical atmosphere that suggests the 1930s or 1940s.The photo reflects a time when Japan experienced significant cultural and social transformations, particularly during the Showa era. The innocence of the children and the simplicity of their interaction with the street vendor highlight the resilience of daily life amid broader historical changes, possibly during or just after wartime.Visible in the image are signs with Japanese characters marking the storefronts and businesses in the area. The straightforward setup and lack of identifiable people or events underline the universal appeal of the scene, capturing a slice of life.
Price: 44 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-02-02T16:50:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: street scene, children, vendor, balloons, historical Japan
Theme: community life, domestic & family life, cities & towns, conflict
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1930
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 10x8 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
