Taking a bath

Taking a bath

Two women are bathing in a luxurious bathroom. There is a marble water pail in the left corner, pictures displayed behind the glass, and artwork on the transom windows. The ceiling is splendidly done. This could be a spa town such as Hakone or Atami.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number47‐45‐0]

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  • ILEA000319473
  • Registered date
  • 1900/12/31 00:19:00
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  • Nagasaki University Library / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Nagasaki University Library
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  • 3072 × 2048 pixel
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  • 3.66(MB)*
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