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[Palanquins with porters] - Public domain scenic drawing
Summary
Drawing shows two types of palanquins: a "Kago" or basket attached to a frame, and a "Norimbus"? or the traditional enclosed, box-like palanquin with sliding panels, complete with passenger and porters.
Includes Japanese text on the right, outside the image box.
Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Oct. 1878.
From "Travel and transportation" series.
Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909.
Forms part of: David Murray collection.
Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).
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Date
01/01/1878
Location
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.
