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Japan - Red Kimono

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Japan - Red Kimono (1950s)

Uemora Shoen

Issued by the Japan Travel Bureau; printed in Japan
Lithograph
60cm x 96cm
1950s
Grade: A-, Near Fine. Linenbacked. Some edge repairs. Colours bright and image is in excellent condition..
T1131

Vintage original 1950s advertising poster promoting travel to Japan. The original artwork was by Showa period artist Uemora Shoen, and it was adapted for this poster by Mitsumura.

 

Printed in Japan, and issued by the Japan Travel Bureau. This famous poster has been issued repeatedly by the Japanese travel authorities, this is a lovely mid-century printing.