Hand-colored Postcard, Japan. 手工著色明信片

These timeless postcards offer an eye-opening glimpse into life in Japan in the early 20th century. Taken from hand-colored photographs, the postcards showcase the still beauty of the country, depicting a nation on the cusp of modernization. The images feature solemn fishermen, bustling streets, temples and shrines: a country yet to be influenced by Western culture. The tinting effect brings out the rich colors of the natural surroundings, with trees, flowers and cherry blossoms jumping from the original black-and-white images. Here: Iris Garden at Horikiri, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by New York Public Library/Caters News)

Hand-colored Postcards from Japan

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