Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints, 1915 Art.382

Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints, 1915 Art.382


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Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Art.382
Title
Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints 1915
Quantity
1.9 Cubic Feet, Paper prints stored in archival folder, 21x15
source
Johnston, G. Burke (George Burke), 1907-1995
Language
The material in this collection is in English and Japanese.
Abstract
This collection consists of eight prints depicting moments from Emperor Taisho's coronation in 1915. The prints are numbered 1-6, 8 and 9.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints, 1915, Art-382, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in Feburary 1991.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints was completed in July 2025.


Scope and Content

This collection consists of eight prints depicting moments from Emperor Taisho's coronation in 1915. The prints are numbered 2-6, 8 and 9, with one print left unnumbered. The condition of the collection is good, minor signs of age.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Art, Japanese--Taishō period, 1912-1926
  • Japan--History--Taishō period, 1912-1926--Pictorial works
  • Johnston, G. Burke (George Burke), 1907-1995

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Emperor Taisho Coronation Prints by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Johnston, G. Burke (George Burke), 1907-1995

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Art, Japanese--Taishō period, 1912-1926
  • Japan--History--Taishō period, 1912-1926--Pictorial works