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Kago Bearers

Image Description from historic lecture booklet: "This consists of a hammock swung from a bamboo pole that rests on the shoulders of the bearers. Observe the platform on top for baggage. This method of carrying is used in particular on roads too steep for rickishas. The kago or palanquin is the oldest style of carriage in Japan.

 

Educational affairs are generally controlled by the Department of Education, which consists of three bureaus of special education, general education and religious. The exceptions to this control are the Peers' School, various military and naval schools and colleges, Nautical School and Post and Telegraph School."

 

Original Collection: Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides

 

Item Number: P217:set 060 006

 

 

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Uploaded on July 14, 2010
Taken circa 1915