Japan Japanese Firemen Ladder Banner Matoi Uniforms Brigade Vtg. Photo 19thC.
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Japan Japanese Firemen Ladder Banner Matoi Uniforms Brigade Vtg. Photo 19thC.
£10.00
Japan Japanese Firemen Ladder Banner Matoi Uniforms Brigade Vtg. Photo 19thC.
This quality reprint of a vintage photo shows a group of Japanese firemen in traditional uniforms pose with their equipment, including a ladder and a large matoi banner. During Japan's Edo and Meiji periods, firefighting brigades (hikeshi) were vital in cities. These groups were known for their distinctive uniforms and elaborate matoi standards, which were used to signal a brigade's presence at a fire and boost morale.
Shipping Details
We ship worldwide from the UK. There is no additional charge for extra prints.
Print Details
• Prints measure 10x8 inches (25x20cms).
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
Perfect For
• Framing and display
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
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