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Japanese cherry trees, [Washington, D.C.], winter, 1/14/25 – Vintage Wall Art

Japanese cherry trees, [Washington, D.C.], winter, 1/14/25, [19]25 January 14. — historic photograph
Japanese cherry trees, [Washington, D.C.], winter, 1/14/25, [19]25 January 14.. Historic photograph from the Washington DC collection.

(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

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Step back in time with Japanese cherry trees, [Washington, D.C.], winter, 1/14/25, a historic photograph rich in period detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.

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Japanese cherry trees, [Washington, D.C.], winter, 1/14/25

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Bare branches in January show the Japanese cherry trees of Washington in their off-season, a sight the spring bloom usually overshadows. The trees were a gift from the city of Tokyo, and the first were planted around the Tidal Basin in 1912, quickly becoming a seasonal draw for visitors. The National Photo Company, a commercial studio that documented the capital in the early twentieth century for postcards and souvenirs, made this glass negative. Its surface shows streaks and blemishes from deterioration of the original coatings, which is worth keeping in mind when viewing the scene.

Created / published[19]25 January 14.
Medium1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller
GenreGlass negatives.
NotesTitle from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. This glass negative might show streaks and other blemishes resulting from a natural deterioration in the original coatings. Temp. note: Batch seven.
SubjectsUnited States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.)
SourceLibrary of Congress, National Photo Company Collection
Original scan6,478 × 5,133 px · prints to 22 × 17 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-NPC-260868

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