Merchant holding soroban,an abacus

Merchant holding soroban,an abacus

A man with a top-knot calculates figures on his abacus. In front of him is an old-fashioned account book and a writing tool box is by his side. A drawer is placed in the background.==Date:Middle Meiji, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number16‐14‐0]

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  • ILEA000318053
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  • 1900/12/31 00:19:00
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  • Nagasaki University Library
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