[Palanquins with porters] - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows two types of palanquins: a "Kago" or basket attached to a frame, and a "Norimbus"? or the traditional enclosed, box-like palanquin with sliding panels, complete with passenger and porters.

Includes Japanese text on the right, outside the image box.

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Oct. 1878.

From "Travel and transportation" series.

Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909.

Forms part of: David Murray collection.

Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

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01/01/1878

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