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Image Not Available for A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.
A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.
Image Not Available for A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.

A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.

Creator Transatlantic Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.1 x 18.4 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/9376
LocationNot currently on display

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