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Japan: Advertising calendar for Osaka Shosen Kaisha (Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company), Kobe, 1921
Filename: 4407176.jpg
Size: 3400 x 5047 (3.7MB)
Date: 21st April 2015
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Pictures From His tory/Univers al Images Group
Job Title: Editor
© Supplier: CPA Media Co. Ltd
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Japan: Advertising calendar for Osaka Shosen Kaisha (Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company), Kobe, 1921
Osaka Mercantile Steamship poster featuring a kimono-clad young woman and the company flag
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Media ID 28356476
© Supplier: CPA Media Co. Ltd
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the vibrant streets of Kobe in 1921, where an advertising calendar for Osaka Shosen Kaisha (Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company) proudly hangs. The poster features a stunning kimono-clad young woman standing tall with grace, embodying the epitome of Japanese beauty and style. Intriguingly, her presence is complemented by the company flag fluttering behind her, symbolizing the power and influence of this maritime giant in Japan's shipping industry. This artful blend of fashion and propaganda captures our attention as it seamlessly merges two distinct worlds - that of feminine allure and commercial enterprise. The meticulous details showcased in this poster art reveal not only the skillful craftsmanship but also serve as a window into the cultural significance attached to objects like kimonos during that era. It transports us to a time when these garments were considered objects of desire, representing elegance, tradition, and social status. As we delve deeper into this historical image from Asia's past, we are reminded of how advertisements have always played a crucial role in shaping societies. They reflect not just economic ambitions but also mirror societal values and aspirations. Through this photograph captured by Pictures From History/Universal Images Group (UIG), we are granted access to a moment frozen in time – an exquisite fusion of artistry, history, fashion, and commerce all encapsulated within one frame.
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