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A chronological coverage of samurai history detailing the main battles, personnel, weaponry and fortifications. Line drawings of fortifications and armor, and photographs of battle re-enactments conducted by historical re-enactment societies bring the battles back to life.
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# 70531-0028 1890s • Young Family Meiji • Children • People Unknown • Albumen Print • Unknown |
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# 80717-0015 1900s • Ainu Family Meiji • Ainu • Children Unknown • Glass Slide • Unknown |
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# 70209-0017 1920s • School Children doing Exercises Taisho • Children • Customs Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 70330-0001 1910s • Girl with Baby Meiji • Children • Women Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 70221-0001 1910s • Children Carrying Children Meiji • Children • Customs Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 70124-0001 1930s • Two Sisters Showa • Children • Women Hanaya Kanbei • Silver Gelatin Print • Hanaya Kanbei |
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# 70201-0008 1912 • Baby Girl in Kimono Taisho • Children • People Unknown • Silver Gelatin Print • Unknown |
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