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Japan (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 271 Collections and/or Records:

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Shinbazu (pond) Uyeno, Tokio [hand coloured], 1870 - 1912

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/137
Scope and Contents

263 x 204 mm. View looking down on the ornamental lake, with a bridge in the foreground leading to an island crowded with buildings. Photograph probably by Kusakabe Kimbei.

Dates: 1870 - 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Shinto priest, 1870 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3039A/26
Scope and Contents

201 x 265 mm. Studio portrait of an aged priest carrying what appears to be a length of wood with a number of pieces of paper attached.

Dates: 1870 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Shinto Temple Hachiman Kamakura, 1870 - 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/129
Scope and Contents

269 x 109 mm. View looking up a long flight of stone steps towards the entrance of the Temple of Hachiman. The note beneath the print records that the icho tree at the left is 1200 years old.

Dates: 1870 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Shinto temple, Nara, 1870 - 1920

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/102
Scope and Contents

262 x 199 mm. View looking towards the torii, or free-standing entrance arch to the temple, with shrines visible in the grounds beyond.

Dates: 1870 - 1920
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Singing girl, 1870 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3039A/29
Scope and Contents

221 x 176 mm. Full length portrait showing a girl asleep on the floor of a room with her head resting against a wooden pillow.

Dates: 1870 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Fonds

Sir Henry Norman Far East collection

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302E
Scope and Contents

Original glass negatives measuring 164 x 122 mm by Sir Henry Norman. Some of the negatives are accompanied by handwritten captions. Views shown are of French Indo-China [Vietnam], China, Malaya [Malaysia], Siam [Thailand], Korea and Japan.

Dates: c. 1890
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Sketches from ‘The Illustrated London News’, 1874-08-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 365/5/11
Scope and Contents

255 x 375 mm. A series of eight drawings portraying the sowing of tea seeds, the cultivation of the plant, and the picking, sifting, separating, rubbing and cooling of the leaves after steaming in Japan.

Dates: 1874-08-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Snow scene, Bluff, Yokohama, 1870 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3039A/34
Scope and Contents

260 x 200 mm. View looking across an ornamental lake or stream towards European houses in a snow covered landscape. The Bluff Gardens were situated in the southern part of Yokohama.

Dates: 1870 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Snow (winter), Tokio, 1870 - 1912

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/139
Scope and Contents

241 x 195 mm. Unidentified street scene with snow. Photograph probably by Kusakabe Kimbei.

Dates: 1870 - 1912
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Spring landscape, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302K/62
Scope and Contents

67 x 108 mm.

Dates: 1949
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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SS 'Indrawadi', Kobe; pilot going over, 1908 - 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/231
Scope and Contents

A view from the deck of the 'Indrawadi' showing the pilot climbing over the side into a rowing boat.

Dates: 1908 - 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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St. Augustine’s Church, Yawata, 1900 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 35/45
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

82 x 82 mm. glass slides with brief, largely undated captions.

Dates: 1900 - 1930
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Staff at Ikebukuru Dispensary and Maternity Ward, 1900 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 35/51
Scope and Contents

Colour.

Dates: 1900 - 1930
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Stone Buddha near Hakone, 1870 - 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/175
Scope and Contents

193 x 216 mm. View of the carved image of the seated Buddha, with a man kneeling at prayer before it.

Dates: 1870 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Street in Kobe [1890s], 1890 - 1899

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30377C/74
Scope and Contents

270 x 208 mm. General view looking along an unidentified street.

Dates: 1890 - 1899
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Street of Yokohama [1890s], 1890 - 1899

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30377C/69
Scope and Contents

269 x 206 mm. Duplicate in monochrome of Y3077C/68.

Dates: 1890 - 1899
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Street of Yokohama [1890s] [Hand coloured], 1890 - 1899

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30377C/68
Scope and Contents

249 x 192 mm. View looking along a street decorated with paper lanterns.

Dates: 1890 - 1899
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 File

Synopsis of diaries, 1925-01-01 - 1931-12-31

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 36/2/4
Scope and Contents

These notes chronicle Bell’s retirement in Cannes, his interests, social life and personal affairs, and his frequent travels, including an extensive tour of the Far East during 1925-26 to examine French and Dutch methods of colonial government (circa 80 sheets).

Dates: 1925-01-01 - 1931-12-31
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Takinoo, Nikko, 1870 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3039A/15
Scope and Contents

265 x 206 mm. View looking along a roughly paved path running through woodland, with two Japanese figures in the foreground.

Dates: 1870 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[Tattooed man], 1870 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3039A/42
Scope and Contents

205 x 264 mm. Rear view of a Japanese man with elaborate tattooed scenes on shoulders, back, buttocks and thighs.

Dates: 1870 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Temple dancers at Nara [hand coloured], 1870 - 1920

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/103
Scope and Contents

239 x 186 mm. Full length studio portrait entitled 'Miko' showing two of the dancers in their robes. Photograph probably by Kasakabe Kimbei.

Dates: 1870 - 1920
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Temple Guardian [?Nikko] [hand coloured], 1870 - 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/158
Scope and Contents

191 x 211 mm. Close up view of a temple carving, similar in style to the figures seen in Y3039A/32-33. Photographer unknown.

Dates: 1870 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Temple of the Bronze Horses, Nagasaki [hand coloured], 1870 - 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/136
Scope and Contents

261 x 210 mm. View of gateway and entrance to the temple.

Dates: 1870 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Thanksgiving service, Nippon Sei Ho Kai (Japan Holy Catholic Church), Tokyo, Apr. 1929, 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 35/46
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

82 x 82 mm. glass slides with brief, largely undated captions.

Dates: 1929
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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The bath, 1870 - 1920

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302A/121
Scope and Contents

240 x 193 mm. Studio portrait of three Japanese girls grouped in and around a wooden bath tub. Photograph probably by Kusakabe Kimbei.

Dates: 1870 - 1920
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).