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Woman, Japan (10797173195). Hand colored photograph

Woman, Japan (10797173195). Hand colored photograph

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00680a Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions i... More

Young woman, Japan (10797490246)

Young woman, Japan (10797490246)

No. es_b_00694 Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Women playing instruments (10797470455)

Women playing instruments (10797470455)

Photograph. Part of a collection which in 1888 were bought by the painter Karl Madsen. No. es_b_00698b

Aino family in front of the entrance to a house, Japan – Aino, Hokkaido. (10795475395)
Three small girls (young geishas?), Japan. (10796825356)

Three small girls (young geishas?), Japan. (10796825356)

Photograph. Part of a collection which in 1888 were bought by the painter Karl Madsen. No. es_b_00667

Woman in winter clothes and with umbrella. Nagasaki 1868. (9099969716)

Woman in winter clothes and with umbrella. Nagasaki 1868. (9099969716)

es_b_00702b Year: 1860- Public domain image of Japan during the Edo period, Japanese history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman with children on their backs, Japan. (10797763586)

Woman with children on their backs, Japan. (10797763586)

Coloured postcard. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00708a

Geisha, Japan (10797473395) - Victorian era public domain image

Geisha, Japan (10797473395) - Victorian era public domain image

No. es_b_00693 Public domain photograph of painting, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Women at the tea table, Japan. (10797170605)

Women at the tea table, Japan. (10797170605)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00684

Female dancers, Japan. (10797404993)

Female dancers, Japan. (10797404993)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00685b Public domain photograph of 19th-century female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Women with children in a village, Japan. (10797877124)

Women with children in a village, Japan. (10797877124)

Coloured postcard. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00707a

Young woman, Japan. (10797759956)

Young woman, Japan. (10797759956)

Coloured postcard. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00710a. This postcard shows Tokimatsu, also known as Emiko. For more info on her: See here, where it is proposed... More

Japanese woman, Japan. (10797469665)

Japanese woman, Japan. (10797469665)

Photograph from Nagasaki 1868. Donated by Marine lieutenant G. Olrik 1870. No. es_b_00700b

The most distinguished family in the fishing village, Japan. (10797178315)

The most distinguished family in the fishing village, Japan. (10797178...

Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00671

Woman, Japan (10797194746)

Woman, Japan (10797194746)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00676a

Woman, Japan (10797297434) - Public domain portrait

Woman, Japan (10797297434) - Public domain portrait

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00686a Public domain photograph of painting, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman, Japan (10797597574)

Woman, Japan (10797597574)

Photograph. Donated by Captain and Valet de chambre Fr. Münter. No. es_b_00703a

Aino woman from Shiraoi, in full dress with ornaments of patched cotton. (10795496066)

Aino woman from Shiraoi, in full dress with ornaments of patched cotto...

Photographer: S. Kinoshita 1937. es_b_00528b Public domain photograph related to Israel, Jewish history, Jews, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two women with umbrellas children in child carriers. Japan (9097733251)

Two women with umbrellas children in child carriers. Japan (9097733251...

No. es_b_00708b Year: 1860-1910 Public domain photograph of 19th-century woodblock print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman in hotelroom in Shimabara, Japan. 1935 (10795717423)

Woman in hotelroom in Shimabara, Japan. 1935 (10795717423)

Photographer: Engineer J. A. L. Horn 1935. No. es_b_00541 Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman, Japan (10797488576). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Woman, Japan (10797488576). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Photograph. Part of a collection which in 1888 were bought by the painter Karl Madsen. No. es_b_00697b

Young girl with a child on her back, Japan (10797190166)

Young girl with a child on her back, Japan (10797190166)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00682a

Woman with a child on her back, Japan. (10797870674)

Woman with a child on her back, Japan. (10797870674)

Coloured Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00711b

Women, Kyoto, Japan. 1935 (10795726183)

Women, Kyoto, Japan. 1935 (10795726183)

Photographer: Engineer J. A. L. Horn 1935. No. es_b_00565

Aino women crush grains. “Hand grinder” (10795494146)

Aino women crush grains. “Hand grinder” (10795494146)

Japan-Ainu. Originates from Mr Ludvig Munsterhjelm’s expedition to Sachalin (Sakhalin) 1914. No. es_b_00524c

Geisha, Japan (10797708503)

Geisha, Japan (10797708503)

On the back of the photo is written: ”She is a gesiha of Kanegawa, a flourishing city in the Japan sea coast”, Japan. No. es_b_00695

Japanese woman and a child, Japan. (10797706053)

Japanese woman and a child, Japan. (10797706053)

Photograph from Nagasaki 1868. Donated by Marine lieutenant G. Olrik 1870. No. es_b_00701a

Woman playing an instrument (10797409123)

Woman playing an instrument (10797409123)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00680b Public domain photograph of painting, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman, Japan (10797404283) - Victorian era public domain image

Woman, Japan (10797404283) - Victorian era public domain image

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00686b Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kusakabe Kimbei - 152 Girls Playing at Hane

Kusakabe Kimbei - 152 Girls Playing at Hane

Albumen - Hand Colored Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japanese workmen Embroidery and working with silk, Japan. (10796351375)

Japanese workmen Embroidery and working with silk, Japan. (10796351375...

Photographs donated by Doctor J. Johnsson 1925. No. es_b_00630

Three women with umbrellas, Japan. (10797604714)

Three women with umbrellas, Japan. (10797604714)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00688b

Two young women in a pavilion in a garden, Japan. (10797757026)

Two young women in a pavilion in a garden, Japan. (10797757026)

Hand coloured. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00713

Woman, worker, Japan (10797406583)

Woman, worker, Japan (10797406583)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00682b Public domain photograph - portrait of athlete, champion, sport, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dancer, Japan. (10797470895). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Dancer, Japan. (10797470895). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Photograph. Part of a collection which in 1888 were bought by the painter Karl Madsen. No. es_b_00696b

Woman and children in a village, Japan. (10797704173)

Woman and children in a village, Japan. (10797704173)

Coloured postcard. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00704b

Woman with flowers in a basket on her back, Japan. (10797873364)

Woman with flowers in a basket on her back, Japan. (10797873364)

Coloured postcard. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00709b

Three women by the toilet, Japan. (10797492386)

Three women by the toilet, Japan. (10797492386)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00689b Public domain image of Japan during the Edo period, Japanese history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two women, Japan. (10797598544)

Two women, Japan. (10797598544)

Photograph from Nagasaki 1868. Donated by Marine lieutenant G. Olrik 1870. No. es_b_00701c

Woman (10797298594) - An old photo of a woman doing a handstand

Woman (10797298594) - An old photo of a woman doing a handstand

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00685a. This is a famous acrobatic trick accompanied by a short song, both are called "the golden dolphin".

Woman at the tea table, Japan (10797406303)

Woman at the tea table, Japan (10797406303)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00683 Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More

Three actresses or female dancers, Japan. (10796945444)

Three actresses or female dancers, Japan. (10796945444)

Photograph that is a part of a collection which in 1888 were bought by the painter Karl Madsen. No. es_b_00656a

Two women; one with a bundle, the other with a basket on her back, Japan. Coloured. (10796364136)

Two women; one with a bundle, the other with a basket on her back, Jap...

Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00615b

Women, Japan (10797190766). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Women, Japan (10797190766). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00681b Public domain image of Japan during the Edo period, Japanese history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Makura (”The Wooden Pillow”) Women in Bed, Japan. (10796813595)
Transportation Photographed outside. (10796946704)

Transportation Photographed outside. (10796946704)

Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson 1925. No. es_b_00660

Woman with a child on her back, Japan. (10797599644)

Woman with a child on her back, Japan. (10797599644)

Photograph. Part of a collection which in 1888 were bought by the painter Karl Madsen. No. es_b_00698a

Japanese woman, Japan. (10797599064)

Japanese woman, Japan. (10797599064)

Photograph from Nagasaki 1868. Donated by Marine lieutenant G. Olrik 1870. No. es_b_00700a

Makura (”The Wooden Pillow”) Sleeping women with their heads on the makura, Japan. (10796940084)

Makura (”The Wooden Pillow”) Sleeping women with their heads on the ma...

Photograph donated by Principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00640

Woman in a winter coat, Japan. (10797193766)

Woman in a winter coat, Japan. (10797193766)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00677a

Woman, Japan (10797194026). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Woman, Japan (10797194026). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00676b Public domain image of Japan during the Edo period, Japanese history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young woman, Japan. (10797759706)

Young woman, Japan. (10797759706)

Coloured. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00710b

Young women with umbrellas. Japan. (9097732969)

Young women with umbrellas. Japan. (9097732969)

es_b_00712b Year: 1860-1910 Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Makura (”The Wooden Pillow”) Two women lying in the ”bed”, Japan (10797049673)

Makura (”The Wooden Pillow”) Two women lying in the ”bed”, Japan (1079...

Photograph donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00642

Two women reading, Japan. (10797492886)

Two women reading, Japan. (10797492886)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00689a Public domain photograph of 19th-century portrait, child, children, infant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman with a tool over her shoulder and a basket under her arm, Japan. (10797874044)

Woman with a tool over her shoulder and a basket under her arm, Japan....

Coloured postcard. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00709a

Women in a chrysanthemum garden, Japan. (10797990093)

Women in a chrysanthemum garden, Japan. (10797990093)

Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00706

Work outside the farm, Japan. Coloured (10796364866)

Work outside the farm, Japan. Coloured (10796364866)

Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00616b

Japanese woman in winter dress, Japan. (10797597524)

Japanese woman in winter dress, Japan. (10797597524)

Photograph. Donated by Captain and Valet de chambre Fr. Münter. No. es_b_00703b

Japanese woman with an umbrella (9099970036)

Japanese woman with an umbrella (9099970036)

No. es_b_00687a Year: 1860-1910 Public domain image of Japan during the Edo period, Japanese history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two women with umbrellas and children in a village (9099969648)

Two women with umbrellas and children in a village (9099969648)

es_b_00704a Year: 1860-1910 Public domain photograph of 19th-century portrait, child, children, infant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two young women in a garden, Japan. (10797870174)

Two young women in a garden, Japan. (10797870174)

Coloured. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00712a

Woman at the well, Japan. (10797603194)

Woman at the well, Japan. (10797603194)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00692a

Japanese woman with an umbrella (9097733727)

Japanese woman with an umbrella (9097733727)

No. es_b_00696a Year: Before 1888

To women at home, Japan. (10797474535)

To women at home, Japan. (10797474535)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00691

Two women at home, Japan. (10797710763)

Two women at home, Japan. (10797710763)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00690 Public domain photograph of 19th-century female portrait painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two women on a bridge in a garden Geishas in the garden of a tea house, Japan. (10797484746)

Two women on a bridge in a garden Geishas in the garden of a tea house...

Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00705

Woman, Japan (10797409793)

Woman, Japan (10797409793)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00679b

Rear of an Ordinary Home (4788335530)

Rear of an Ordinary Home (4788335530)

Image Description from historic lecture booklet: "The house is so different from ours. Nothing can surpass--I would almost say, approach-- the spotlessness of a Japanese home of the better class, but you must t... More

Religion (4788241466). Hand colored photograph

Religion (4788241466). Hand colored photograph

Image Description from historic lecture booklet: "Religion is free in Japan, and in the religious world there is conspicuous friendliness between the members of different creeds and sects. Shinto (the Way of t... More

Japanese women wash clothes, Japan. (10796577693)

Japanese women wash clothes, Japan. (10796577693)

Photographs donated by Doctor J. Johnsson 1925. No. es_b_00631

Japanese ”Fishing” Women collect seaweed at shallow water. (10796472644)

Japanese ”Fishing” Women collect seaweed at shallow water. (1079647264...

Photography donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00620

Makura (”The Wooden Pillow”) Two sleeping women, Japan. (10796813065)

Makura (”The Wooden Pillow”) Two sleeping women, Japan. (10796813065)

Photograph donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00641 Public domain photograph of cabinet furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Transportation Photoarrangement. (10796946264)

Transportation Photoarrangement. (10796946264)

Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson 1925. No. es_b_00659

Learning to Write (4788227346)

Learning to Write (4788227346)

Image Description from historic lecture booklet: "No such national furore for education has ever been seen elsewhere as that which has gripped the mind of Japan. Japan proper had a population of 59,138,900 as r... More

Ainu women on Sachalin (Sakhalin) (10795498546)

Ainu women on Sachalin (Sakhalin) (10795498546)

Japan – Aino, Hokkaido. Part of a collection which has belonged to the journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00533

Japanese woman in a palaquin (9099970316)

Japanese woman in a palaquin (9099970316)

No. es_b_00665 Year: 1860-1910 Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Married Aino couple with eating (drinking?) bowl and beard lifter. (10795714103)

Married Aino couple with eating (drinking?) bowl and beard lifter. (10...

Photographer: S. Kinoshita No. es_b_00530 Public domain artwork of indigenous native people, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

People Woman with bundles on her back, Japan. Coloured. (10796364016)

People Woman with bundles on her back, Japan. Coloured. (10796364016)

Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00615a

Woman with an opium pipe, Japan. (10797303604)

Woman with an opium pipe, Japan. (10797303604)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00678a Public domain image of Chinese history, opium war, China government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picr... More

Japanese Girls (4788346196)

Japanese Girls (4788346196)

Original Collection: Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides Item Number: P217:set 060 036 You can find this image by searching for the item number by clicking here. Want more? You can find more digital ... More

Different ways of tying the Obi (kimono belt), Japan. (10796834556)

Different ways of tying the Obi (kimono belt), Japan. (10796834556)

Photograph donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00654

Japanese woman as a spinner, Japan. (10796368906)

Japanese woman as a spinner, Japan. (10796368906)

Photographs donated by Doctor J. Johnsson 1925. No. es_b_00629

Two female singers, Japan. (10797468935)

Two female singers, Japan. (10797468935)

Photograph from Nagasaki 1868. Donated by Marine lieutenant G. Olrik 1870. No. es_b_00702a

Woman with a child on her back in a village, Japan. (10797748395)

Woman with a child on her back in a village, Japan. (10797748395)

Coloured postcard. Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00707b

Woman with a water bucket, Japan. (10797602794)

Woman with a water bucket, Japan. (10797602794)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00692b

Woman, Japan (10797302944)

Woman, Japan (10797302944)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00679a Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions i... More

Japanese Woman (4788344022)

Japanese Woman (4788344022)

Image Description from historic lecture booklet: "The woman is taught from girlhood to be modest, retiring and obedient as daughter and wife, and as a rule she is almost certain to avoid spinsterhood, so well-p... More

Married Aino couple (The women with a tattoed beard) (10795496526)

Married Aino couple (The women with a tattoed beard) (10795496526)

Japan – Aino, Hokkaido. Photographer: S. Kinoshita 1937. No. es_b_00529 Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions ima... More

Small girls dressed up for the Bommatsuri festival, Japan. (10796935014)

Small girls dressed up for the Bommatsuri festival, Japan. (1079693501...

Part of a collection which belonged to journalist Holger Rosenberg. No. es_b_00668

Woman at the well, Japan. (10797603194) (cropped)

Woman at the well, Japan. (10797603194) (cropped)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00692a Public domain image of Japan during the Edo period, Japanese history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman sitting in a chair, Japan. (10797470665)

Woman sitting in a chair, Japan. (10797470665)

Photograph. Part of a collection which in 1888 were bought by the painter Karl Madsen. No. es_b_00697a

Woman with a basket on her back, selling flowers, Japan. (10797185116)

Woman with a basket on her back, selling flowers, Japan. (10797185116)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00687b Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman with a child on her back, Japan. (10797604604)

Woman with a child on her back, Japan. (10797604604)

Photograph. Donated by Doctor J. Johnsson. No. es_b_00688a

Woman with umbrella and a child in a child carrier. Japan. (9099969358)

Woman with umbrella and a child in a child carrier. Japan. (9099969358...

es_b_00711c Year: 1860-1910 Public domain image of Japan during the Edo period, Japanese history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young woman at meal time, Japan. (10797303344)

Young woman at meal time, Japan. (10797303344)

Photograph. Donated by principal Preben von Irgens-Bergh. No. es_b_00678b Public domain image of Japan during Meiji period, Japanese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions i... More