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Image Not Available for Japanese students practice the art of Kendo (meaning "way of the sword") using a wooden sword.
Japanese students practice the art of Kendo (meaning "way of the sword") using a wooden sword.
Image Not Available for Japanese students practice the art of Kendo (meaning "way of the sword") using a wooden sword.

Japanese students practice the art of Kendo (meaning "way of the sword") using a wooden sword.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17.1 x 23.3 cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/6947
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for A young Japanese girl prepares to put on the traditional helmet to practice "Kendo", the Japanese martial art of fencing
A young Japanese girl prepares to put on the traditional helmet to practice "Kendo", the Japanese martial art of fencing
Associated Press of Berlin
1941
Photograph
Image Not Available for An instructor demonstrates to her students the art of Japanese fencing.
An instructor demonstrates to her students the art of Japanese fencing.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Mitsuru writes on the upper side of the wooden container in which, according to Japanese custom, swords are kept.
Mitsuru writes on the upper side of the wooden container in which, according to Japanese custom, swords are kept.
Ihee Kimura
1935
Photograph
Image Not Available for Mitsuru Toyama passes a ceremonial sword to T. Nakamura, Master of Kenjitsu (Japanese Martial Art),
Mitsuru Toyama passes a ceremonial sword to T. Nakamura, Master of Kenjitsu (Japanese Martial Art),
Ihee Kimura
1935
Photograph
Image Not Available for The professor shows the sword of Major Ferdinand von Schill, a Prussian officer who revolted unsuccessfully against French domination in May 1809.
The professor shows the sword of Major Ferdinand von Schill, a Prussian officer who revolted unsuccessfully against French domination in May 1809.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The most precious armament of the world was owned by Johann George von Brandenburg, The armament is dated around 1540. The suit of armor, sword and horse equipment is estimated at 200,000 DM. It is located ??? At an armoury in Berlin.
The most precious armament of the world was owned by Johann George von Brandenburg, The armament is dated around 1540. The suit of armor, sword and horse equipment is estimated at 200,000 DM. It is located ??? At an armoury in Berlin.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A beauty school for coloured girls. Here the students practice on their "victims'
A beauty school for coloured girls. Here the students practice on their "victims'
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Practice of the students in heavy anti-gas defense devices in the pits rescue space.
Practice of the students in heavy anti-gas defense devices in the pits rescue space.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Mitsuru Toyama hands over to the Master of Kenjitsu, T. Nakamura, a ceremonial sword made by an old Japanese smithie.
Mitsuru Toyama hands over to the Master of Kenjitsu, T. Nakamura, a ceremonial sword made by an old Japanese smithie.
Ihee Kimura
1935
Photograph
Image Not Available for Young Japanese boys compete in sports day; this is practice for when they become soldiers.
Young Japanese boys compete in sports day; this is practice for when they become soldiers.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Boy dressed up with sword.
Boy dressed up with sword.
Atlantic Photo
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for The mayor of Domrémy-la-Pucelle informs a reporter that before the war, the statue of Joan of Arc in front of the museum once held a sword, but during a thunderstorm, the sword broke off.
The mayor of Domrémy-la-Pucelle informs a reporter that before the war, the statue of Joan of Arc in front of the museum once held a sword, but during a thunderstorm, the sword broke off.
P. Roth
August 15 1940
Photograph
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