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A canopy of cherry blossoms over beautiful Mukojima Avenue, (north), Tokyo, Japan

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Stereograph shows blossoming cherry trees above busy Mukojima Avenue in Tokyo, Japan.

H45114 U.S. Copyright Office.

Copyright, 1904, by Underwood & Underwood.

Stereographs are devices capable of building a three-dimensional​ image out of two photographs that have about two and a half inches difference between them so that it could imitate the two eyes’ real field of view. Combining these images into a single one with the help of stereoscope, a person can experience the illusion of the image’s depth. Stereoscope uses the same principle as in human binocular vision. Our eyes are separated by about two inches, so we see everything from two different angles. When the brain combined those views in a single picture, we get the spatial depth and dimension. Stereographs were extremely popular between 1850 and 1930 all around the world. Millions of stereographs were made during that time. There was a broad range of themes: landscape, travel, historical moments, nature disasters, architecture and many others. Nowadays, simply launch this collection full screen and put your mobile device in Google Cardboard Viewer.

Rickshaws, also known as pedicabs or trishaws, are vehicles that are powered by a person pedaling a bike or tricycle. They have a seating area for passengers and are commonly used as a mode of transportation in cities and towns around the world. The history of rickshaws can be traced back to 19th century Japan, where they were originally used to transport travelers and goods. The word "rickshaw" is derived from the Japanese word "jinrikisha," which means "human-powered vehicle." Rickshaws were introduced to other parts of Asia, including China and India, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the 20th century, rickshaws became a popular mode of transportation in many developing countries, as they were inexpensive and easy to operate. However, in recent years, the use of rickshaws has declined in many places due to concerns about their safety and the rise of alternative modes of transportation, such as cars and buses. Despite this, rickshaws continue to be used in some parts of the world, particularly in areas where roads and infrastructure are limited.

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01/01/1904
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Underwood & Underwood.
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Stereographs

Stereoscopic photography was very popular in 19th and 20th centuries for their ability to recreate the illusion of three-dimensional view.

Rickshaws

Vehicles that are powered by a person pedaling a bike or tricycle
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Tokyo (Japan) ,  35.68944, 139.69167
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http://www.loc.gov/
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cherry trees japan tokyo city and town life streets rickshaws photographic prints stereographs tokyo japan canopy blossoms mukojima avenue mukojima avenue 3d glasses history of japan stereoscopic views stereograph cards underwood and underwood photo print ultra high resolution high resolution library of congress