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Japanese women in the bathroom
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Japanese women in the bathroom
Japanese women in the bathroom Japan. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1880
Unidentified Author
AVQ-A-000433-0055
Media ID 33296656
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Asiatic Populations Bathroom Breast Functions And Treatments For The Body Hygiene Beauty Treatment Japonese Room Washing Ethnography And Folklore Of A Group Parts Of The Body Population And Nationality
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AVQ-A-000433-0055 - A Glimpse into the Private World of Japanese Women in the Late 19th Century
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. Step back in time with this photo print, capturing a rare and intimate moment within a traditional Japanese bathroom. Dating back to the late 19th century, between 1870 and 1880, this image offers us a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of Japanese women during that era. The photograph showcases various elements of the bathroom's architecture and decoration, providing insights into both its functional and aesthetic aspects. It highlights how washing, hygiene beauty treatments, and body care were integral parts of their routine. This serves as a reminder that self-care rituals have always been valued across cultures throughout history. Intriguingly, this portrait features a group of unidentified women who are depicted nude or partially clothed while attending to their personal grooming needs. The image delicately explores physiological aspects such as breasts and other parts of the female body without objectifying them but rather emphasizing their natural beauty. Beyond individual perspectives on beauty and wellness practices lies an anthropological dimension to this photo print. By focusing on Japanese women specifically, it sheds light on Asiatic populations' cultural norms surrounding bathing customs—a topic often explored through anthropology, ethnography, and folklore studies. As we admire this remarkable piece by an Unidentified Author from Alinari's collection—let us appreciate not only its historical significance but also reflect upon our own understanding of femininity across different times and cultures. This thought-provoking artwork invites us to ponder how notions of privacy have evolved over time while celebrating timeless traditions centered around self-care for both physical well-being and psychological rejuvenation.
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