[Decorations in the city of New York to honor and welcome the Japanese commission, Sept. 27, 28, 29, 1917 / phot. by Wurts brothers]

1917 · New York · 18 pictures

This is a set of 1917 photographs by the Wurts brothers documenting street decorations in New York City for the visiting Japanese commission, shot in sepia as a record for civic and public audiences. The street views show flags, banners with round emblems, crowds lining the avenue and motorcars, giving a designer reference for mid-century civic pageantry, bunting layouts and flag-based street dressing.

World War, 1914-1918 -- United States · Art, Municipal -- New York (State) -- New York

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