Bunkerhill
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- 17 Aug 2016
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Hello!
I not only collect vintage Japanese American photographs but photos from Japan as well. Another subject I collect is vintage photographs of fire departments, fires, firemen etc.
So when I find a photograph that combines two interests I am very pleased to add this to my collection. This is a larger mounted photograph depicting a Japanese Fire Department - first one I have ever seen. As with so many vintage photos there is no caption or title to identify the men, town etc.
But there is a photo studio blind stamp and the writing on the men's uniforms. I can not translate this and am hoping one of the forum members can do this for me. I am hoping the writing actually identifies the group or village they protect. In any case, I hope you all enjoy the photo.
I not only collect vintage Japanese American photographs but photos from Japan as well. Another subject I collect is vintage photographs of fire departments, fires, firemen etc.
So when I find a photograph that combines two interests I am very pleased to add this to my collection. This is a larger mounted photograph depicting a Japanese Fire Department - first one I have ever seen. As with so many vintage photos there is no caption or title to identify the men, town etc.
But there is a photo studio blind stamp and the writing on the men's uniforms. I can not translate this and am hoping one of the forum members can do this for me. I am hoping the writing actually identifies the group or village they protect. In any case, I hope you all enjoy the photo.