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Flat-color 1916 poster for a charity bazaar with stylized flags, crossed sabers and a castle silhouette above bold text.

Charity bazar [i.e., bazaar] for the widows and orphans of German, Austrian, Hungarian and their allied soldiers

Winold Reiss, 1916

Poster of a smiling sailor in white carrying a soldier with rifle through waves, with text recruiting ages 17 to 35.

The Navy put 'em across The service for travel and training, ages 17 to 35 /

Henry Reuterdahl, 1918

Woodblock print of figures in a wooden pavilion, with boats on the sea and a rising sun beyond the veranda.

Shinagawa tsukimi no keshiki

Nishimura Shigenaga, 1726

Woodblock print of two women in a boat on water, one playing a lute, under a crescent moon and clouds.

Genji ukifune

Okumura Masanobu, 1742

Woodblock print of two women under a patterned parasol beside a blossoming cherry tree, in blue and tan kimono.

Right

Ishikawa Toyonobu, 1748

Woodblock print of a long boat with a thatched cabin among reeds, with Mount Fuji and flying cranes in the background.

Shibori of Jōshū

Katsushika Hokusai, 1900

Print of two koi fish swimming beneath a pine branch with needles, beside a rock with blue-green spots.

Koi under a pine branch

Maruyama Ōkyo, 1890

Woodblock print of two figures in patterned kimono, one in a conical hat playing a lute and one holding a shamisen, by Ishika

The actors Onoe Kikugorō and Nakamura Kiyosaburō

Ishikawa Toyonobu, 1750

Woodblock print of a kimono-clad man bent against driving rain beside a tree, with a blue cloth on the ground.

Gathering salt

Katsukawa Shunsen, 1820

Woodblock print of a samurai on a red horse crossing a rushing river past wooden bridge pilings, holding a bow.

Sasaki no Takatsuna at the Battle of Uji River

Kitao Shigemasa, 1772

Japanese woodblock print of a courtesan in a black and red kimono on a veranda at night, beside a koi pond under a full moon.

The courtesan Azumaji of Kadoebi-ya

Utagawa Sadahide, 1830

Japanese woodblock print of figures on a shore beside a red sun, rocks, monkeys, a palanquin and distant islands.

Futamigaura

Katsukawa Shunsen, 1804

Poster of six smiling sailors in different uniforms with battleships and national flags, urging enlistment in the navy.

All together! Enlist in the Navy

Henry Reuterdahl, 1917

Japanese woodblock print of a standing courtesan in a dark kimono on a veranda, with a kneeling attendant beside a koi fish.

The Courtesan Taisei of Kadoebi-ya

Utagawa Sadahide, 1830

Woodblock print of a seated woman in a striped kimono holding a fan, with lacquer boxes and a patterned window behind her.

The actor Segawa Kikunojō V in the role of Koharu

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Japanese print of a dark cormorant diving into water beside two pale herons, with small fish and a misty grey sky.

Cormorant and white heron

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1789

Japanese woodblock print of samurai and travelers on a path past a thatched house, bamboo, and a wooden bridge.

Act six [of the Kanadehon Chushingura]

Utagawa Sadahide, 1830

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a blue patterned kimono holding bamboo beneath a snowy pine.

Corresponded to snow, Shūka (Bando Mitsugoro V) as Kasuga-ya Tokijirō

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Japanese woodblock print of six figures in traditional robes, a reclining woman in a floral kimono at center with seated men

Six poets

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1795

Black and white poster of a sailor reaching to a child on a lifeboat amid a sinking scene, with text urging Navy enlistment.

When you fire remember this Enlist in the Navy /

W. A. Rogers, 1917

Woodblock print of a kneeling kabuki actor in a green robe with a white crest, beside a folding fan.

The actor Bandō Minosuke in the role of Mitsuhide

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Brown-toned Japanese triptych of kimono-clad women beneath branches, with figures in clouds and calligraphic inscriptions.

Triptych of viewing maple leaves

Ishikawa Toyonobu, 1744

Red-and-cream 1918 poster with an eagle holding a torch above a harbor, urging people to buy War Savings Stamps.

June 28th is national war savings day Pledge yourself to save and buy War Savings Stamps, that there may be more mone…

Unknown artist, 1918

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor drawing a bow beneath plum blossoms, with a second figure and pine trees behind hi

The actor Nakamura Shikan

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Woodblock print of women in kimono viewing pink cherry blossoms near a temple and pagoda on a green hillside.

Viewing cherry blossoms at Ueno

Katsukawa Shunzan, 1781

Buy Liberty Bonds

Unknown artist, 1917

Japanese print of a kabuki actor seated in a red patterned kimono beside stone steps and pine branches.

The actor Bandō Mitsugorō in the role of Tokubei

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Japanese woodblock print of two women in patterned kimono, one playing a stringed instrument beside a lacquered box and red t

Urashimatarō

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1801

WWI-era poster of a uniformed officer holding hands with a girl as a boy looks on, urging purchase of War Savings Stamps.

Help him win by saving and serving--Buy War Savings Stamps

Unknown artist, 1918

The actor Nakamura Karoku in the role of Sagami

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Japanese woodblock print of three women in patterned kimono on a wooden bench beneath a noren curtain.

The Courtesan Segawa of Matsuba-ya

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1801

Ukiyo-e print of four courtesans in patterned kimono walking in procession, with calligraphy names above.

The courtesans Mitsuhata, Senzan, Misayama, Itotaki, and Oribae

Chobunsai Eishi, 1791

Japanese print of a kabuki actor in a plaid kimono and black hood standing in falling snow beside willow branches.

The actor Ichikawa Sanshō

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Woodblock print of a man holding chrysanthemums and a seated woman in a patterned robe with a white headcloth.

September

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1798

Japanese woodblock print of a figure in green kimono adjusting hair within a fan-shaped frame, with a red seal and calligraph

The actor Tomizawa Hanzaburō

Ippitsusai Bunchō, 1770

Woodblock print of a kneeling kabuki actor in patterned robes holding a red lacquered object, with two swords at his waist.

The actor Seki Sanjūrō in the role of Izumi no Saburō

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Poster of immigrants with luggage on a harbor pier before the Statue of Liberty, urging purchase of 2nd Liberty Loan bonds, 1

Remember your first thrill of American liberty Your duty - Buy United States government bonds--2nd Liberty Loan of 19…

Unknown artist, 1917

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono with a sword, set within a fan-shaped cartouche.

The actor Nakajima Mihoemon

Ippitsusai Bunchō, 1770

Woodblock print of a seated kabuki actor in a green patterned kimono holding a staff, beside a window with a paper lantern.

The actor Iwai Hanshirō in the role of Toragaishi no Ofumi from Ōiso

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Wartime poster of a young man and woman before an American flag, urging viewers to buy U.S. Government Bonds for the 3rd Libe

Remember! The flag of liberty - support it! Buy U.S. government bonds 3rd. Liberty Loan

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of a seated woman with a pipe and a kneeling man in an interior with a folding screen and birds.

Page 13

Suzuki Harunobu, 1770

Woodblock print of a seated figure in a patterned kimono playing a shamisen beside a lattice screen.

The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke in the role of Yao-ya Oshichi

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Woodblock print of a Shinto Kagura performance in a shrine hall, with seated audience, drum and paper streamers.

Perspective picture of the Daidai Kagura performance at the two sites, Ise Shrine

Utagawa Toyoharu, 1767

Woodblock print of an actor in a kimono holding a sword, with cherry blossoms, a railing and a mountain behind.

The actor Nakamura Tomijūrō in the role of Shizuka Gozen

Shunbaisai Hokuei, 1833

Japanese woodblock print of an actor in striped kimono and white headdress posed before a red patterned screen.

The actor Nakamura Shikan in the role of Kitsune Kuzunoha

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black robe holding a fan, with companions in striped kimono beside a hillside.

The actor Kataoka Nizaemon in the role of Sasaki Ganryū

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1810

Ukiyo-e print of women in kimono at a shop entrance, one carrying a tray of bowls and teapot, beneath a green awning.

In front of the Miyamoto Shop

Katsukawa Shuncho, 1791

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black robe carrying a beam over his shoulder beside a bamboo fence and plum blossoms.

The actor Ichikawa Danjūrō in the role of Kaya no Sanpei, also known as Yomei Soga Dozaburō

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor with a fan and sword, wearing a floral robe, under cherry blossoms.

The actor Arashi Kichisaburō in the role of Sutewakamaru

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1810

Circular Japanese woodblock print of three figures, a woman with a fan, a topknot man, and a smiling figure in a brown robe.

Act one [of the Chūshingura]

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1799

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a triangle-patterned kimono holding a hannya mask and two swords.

The actor Matsumoto Kōshirō V

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1805

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned robes holding a sword beside a dark fence, with pine branches above.

The actor Shinshō (nickname)

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1818

Poster of Uncle Sam handing a watch to a child with a large clock, announcing daylight saving ends October 27th, 1918.

Saving daylight ends, for 1918, Sunday, Oct. 27th Set your clock back one hour at 2 A.M. Sunday October 27th

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of a standing figure in a brown kimono holding a pipe and a tray with cups, with a crest above.

The actor Ichimura Uzaemon in the role of Osugi

Suzuki Harunobu, 1761

Woodblock print of two standing sumo wrestlers, one wearing a green patterned sash and one a black sash with a dragon.

The west side: Mikuniyama Heidayū and Edosaki Genji

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1781

Red WWI poster of a Liberty figure with a sword, flanked by a sailor and soldier with rifles, urging Liberty Bond purchases.

Don't dream of victory - Fight for it! Buy Liberty Bonds

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of two women with ornate hairpins, one resting her chin on her hand and the other holding a green fan.

The courtesans Hinatsuru and Hinamatsu of Chōji-ya

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1798

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in an orange floral kimono holding a folding fan and wearing two swords.

The actor Bandō Hikosaburo III in the role of Saemon Suketsune

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1807

1918 poster of Uncle Sam pulling a clock hand while a startled man is shown beside a clock marked extra daylight.

Victory! Congress passes daylight saving bill

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of a kneeling young man in a patterned kimono holding a drum in a traditional room with a potted chrysanthemu

Young man striking a drum

Suzuki Harunobu, 1764

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in farmer costume holding a staff beside thatched houses under a blue sky with smoke.

Nakamura Shikan in the role of the farmer, Yasaku

Shunbaisai Hokuei, 1833

Poster showing launched cargo ships, an eagle, mounted soldiers and an airplane above a churning sea, with text announcing 95

The tidal wave--July 4, 1918--95 ships launched United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation /

Unknown artist, 1918

Poster of a robed woman in a flag helmet raising a sword, with a child at her side and campaign lettering below.

They shall not perish ... American Committee for relief in the Near East

Douglas Volk, 1918

Woodblock print of a boy playing flute on a spotted ox under willow branches, with another boy in red holding its rope.

Transformed grasscutter Sanro

Ishikawa Toyomasa, 1764