19th Century Japan

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Beautiful photos depicting life in 19th century Japan are some of earliest color images ever taken. Each of the photographs was colored by hand - a time consuming process in the 1800s.

The images were all produced between 1863 and 1877 by photojournalist Felice Beato.

A photo showing a woman combing her hair taken between 1863 and 1877.

A mother tenderly watching her sleeping child.

Two female musicians.

Two girls in formal dress.

An early depiction of Japan's famous sumo wrestlers.

A group of Samurai warriors.

This photo shows a basket seller posing with his wares.

A group of women playing a board game.