BEIN JAP23: Imperfect: Plum Tanzaku wanting. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., Suit system: Months., and Composition of deck: 48 [12 suits of 4 cards].
“Missions Salésiennes. Japon I. 5. Danse et chants pendant le repas.” Women are shown together enjoying entertainment after a meal. One woman dances while several others play musical instruments. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17. 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé – Thorenc –. “ is stamped in blue ink on the back. There is no handwriting on the back.
Subject (Geographic):
Japan
Subject (Topic):
Women; Customs and traditions; Musicians; Musical instruments; Food; Leisure
“5). Giappone: Contadina.” A young woman with an unbrella is shown on a street carrying a basket. The caption and following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procura delle Misioni Sacerdpti del S. Cuore Bologna Via Derna, 45 – C.C. Postale 8/16793.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Nippon I. 4. Nœud de ceinture et coiffure japonais.” A young woman in a silk kimono with a the sash tied in back in a large decorative knot is depicted from the side. She wears her hair wound up in a traditional style. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “ Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Luon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” There is no handwriting on the back.
Bankoku ichiranzu, Bankoku ichiran zusetsu, and (Explanation of the visualized map of all the countries)
Description:
BEIN 2018 +512: Manuscript annotations in English on margins of map., Cover attached; cover and map title the same., Accompanied by: BANKOKU ICHIRAN ZUSETSU : (Explanation of the visualized map of all the countries) / Koyano Yoshiharu. -- Bunka 7 : (1810). -- 2 v., ill. ; 25.2 x 18 cm., Kôzanrō is a private school of Koyano Yoshiharu., and California shown as an island.
Publisher:
Kôzanrô, (June, 1809)
Subject (Geographic):
Japan and Japan.
Subject (Topic):
World maps, Geography, Study and teaching, and Prints, Japanese
"Japon. – 4. Cette vieille japonaise, avec son vieux système de tissage, confectionne cependant des habits chauds et commodes.“ A village woman is shown sitting at a loom outdoors. Garments made from the cloth she weaves are seen hanging from the frame. A young mother and children stand nearby. The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard: “Imprimerie M. Lescuyer, Lyon. Ed. Jésuites Missionnaires, 6, rue d’Auvergfe, Lyon.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Dimanche dans un village chrétien de Corée. A christian Corean village on Sunday.” Many worshipers are shown outside the mountain village church after service. Thatched roof homes and their gardens can be seen in the foreground. The name of the publisher, “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Corée. ̶ Bon appétit!” A young man in traditional dress and wearing a gat is shown sitting before a table with soup and several other dishes. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
BEIN JAP22: From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., Italo-Portuguese suit system., Composition of deck: 75 [Un, Sun, Sota, Rohai, Koshi, Uma; 9-1, with a fifth suit, Tomoe]., Single suit sign on Aces., and Japanese mythological personalities; un and sota are pictured against silver background; the others, against yellow background.
BEIN JAP21: Imperfect: 18 cards (9 courts and 9 pip cards) wanting. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., Italo-Portuguese suit system., Composition of deck: 75 [Un, Sun, Sota, Rohai, Koshi, Uma; 9-1, with a fifth suit, Tomoe]., Single suit sign on Aces, floral decoration., Faces of all courts have been eradicated; sun of swords in heavy armor; sota of swords battles serpent; sun of batons in heavy armor, poses against checkerboard background; sota of batons battles serpent; uma of coins rides white horse; sun of Tomoe is pictured against checkerboard background., and Floral decoration on pip cards.
“Missions Salésiennes. Nippon I. 2. Sourire et gravité...” A laughing little boy and serious looking girl are depicted in traditional clothing. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Luon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Nippon I. Théâtre ambulant.” Actors are shown on a small stage on the back of a wagon or truck. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Luon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Giappone Sacro – 1. Bonzi in pellegrinaggio.” Four monks on a pilgrimage are shown outside a temple. One is seen holding a staff while the others carry rucksack style bags in front. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale : Milano (137) – Via Monterosa. 81.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Un riche cortège nuptial coréen. A rich corean [Korean] wedding.” An affluent wedding party is shown parading along a town street. A man, possibly the groom , rides in a rickshaw in front of a palanquin. The name of the publisher, “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Japon. – 2. ‘Hana Yoma’ (la fleur des femmes) dan son seyant et pittoresque costume de jeune mariée. “ A statuesque woman is shown wearing a beautiful traditional gown. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Imprimerie M. Lescuyer, Lyon. Ed. JéMissionnaires, 6, Rue d’Auvergne, Lyon.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Un grand enterrement païen en Corée. Great pagan funerals in Corea.” A traditional Korean funeral procession of a notable person is depicted on a road in the countryside. A long line of pallbearers march along with the decorated bier. People line the route to watch and pay their respects. The name of the publisher, “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Japon I. 4. Enterrement païen ̶ Le cortègese forme.” Onlookers and mourners are shown in a street during a traditional funeral procession. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17. 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé – Thorenc –. “ is stamped in blue ink on the back. There is no handwriting on the back.
"A Shinto Funeral in Japan. S.P.G. Missionary Postcard No.65.” Mourners are shown processing with a bier along a street. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
“Giappone ̶ 15. La battitura del riso.” Women are shown threshing rice with wooden sticks. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II. Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale – Milano – Via Monte Rosa. 81." There is no handwriting on the back.
