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Original vintage photographic postcard showing the Japan Tea House (日本喫茶店) at the Japan-British Exhibition held in London in 1910.
The photograph captures a lively scene at the Japanese tea house, with numerous visitors gathered around the Japanese-style building. Lanterns, Japanese and British flags, decorative displays, outdoor seating, and period-dressed visitors create a fascinating visual record of the exhibition.
The Japan-British Exhibition of 1910 was a major international exhibition held in London and an important event in the history of Anglo-Japanese relations. Japan presented its culture, arts, industry, architecture, and modern achievements to a large British and international audience.
Of particular interest, the reverse bears a large original blue oval stamp reading “JAPAN TEA HOUSE / 日本喫茶店 / J.B.E. LONDON,” directly identifying the postcard with the Japan-British Exhibition.
A wonderful historical collectible for enthusiasts of the 1910 Japan-British Exhibition, Anglo-Japanese relations, international exhibitions, Japanese cultural history, and early photographic postcards.
Item Details
Title: Japan Tea House at the Japan-British Exhibition
Event: Japan-British Exhibition
Location: London, England
Subject: Japan Tea House / 日本喫茶店
Medium: Photographic Postcard
Country: United Kingdom
Date: 1910
Size: Approx. 14 × 9 cm
Original vintage postcard
Condition
Age-related wear, light toning, minor foxing, discoloration, and small surface marks are present. The reverse bears an original blue “JAPAN TEA HOUSE / 日本喫茶店 / J.B.E. LONDON” stamp. Please examine the photographs carefully.
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