[ 1850s Japan - Japanese New Year Customs ] — People flying kites, a traditional pastime during New Year celebrations. Published in the French illustrated newspaper Le Magasin pittoresque in 1855 (Ansei 2). Original text: “Une scène du jour de l'an au Japon.- D'apres Siebold.” 19th century vintage newspaper illustration.

[ 1850s Japan - Japanese New Year Customs ] —   People flying kites, a traditional pastime during New Year celebrations.  Published in the French illustrated newspaper Le Magasin pittoresque in 1855 (Ansei 2).  Original text: “Une scène du jour de l'an au Japon.- D'apres Siebold.”  19th century vintage newspaper illustration. Stock Photo
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MeijiShowa / Alamy Stock Photo

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W9J85R

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53.1 MB (5.6 MB Compressed download)

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4762 x 3898 px | 40.3 x 33 cm | 15.9 x 13 inches | 300dpi

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1 January 1855

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