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Matsushima Brothels

[ 1880s Japan - Matsushima Brothels, Osaka ] Rickshaws parked in front of brothels in the Matsushima Yukaku (prostitution district) of Osaka. Matsushima was created in 1868 (Meiji 1), nearby Osakas foreign settlement of Kawaguchi. The brothel district was established the following year. In 1945, the area was completely destroyed by US fire-bombings. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
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Title:
Matsushima Brothels
Caption:
[ 1880s Japan - Matsushima Brothels, Osaka ] Rickshaws parked in front of brothels in the Matsushima Yukaku (prostitution district) of Osaka. Matsushima was created in 1868 (Meiji 1), nearby Osakas foreign settlement of Kawaguchi. The brothel district was established the following year. In 1945, the area was completely destroyed by US fire-bombings. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
Credit:
Album / Duits / MeijiShowa
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Image size:
4424 x 3508 px | 44.4 MB
Print size:
37.5 x 29.7 cm | 14.7 x 11.7 in (300 dpi)
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