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Artifact

Japanese Temple

Description

  • Two Japanese people dressed in traditional clothing stand in front of the stone foundation of a temple, with cerry blossoms at the front. 
  • The photograph has been tinted with colour. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Robert Rawlings, who drilled for oil in Sumatra from 1890 until 1902. 
  • Rawlings visited Yokohama, Japan on his way back to Canada, so it is likely that this temple is located there. 

Map Location

Latitude: 35° 27' 37.483" N
Longitude: 139° 34' 52.108" E

Date

1890-1902

Dimensions

inches
Length:
8.5
Height:
10.7

Events, Places, People

  • Robert Rawlings
  • Yokohama, Japan

Originating Location

Asia›Japan

Subject

  • A photo of two Japanese people in traditional clothing, standing in front of a temple. There are cherry blossoms in bloom behind a stone wall and to the right of the image. The photo has been tinted with pinks, yellows, blues, and greens.

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