A Collection of Japanese Ephemera from the 1930s and 1940s
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A Collection of Japanese Ephemera from the 1930s and 1940s

Beyond being mere artefacts of design, these examples of Japanese Ephemera show the dynamic changes Japan was undergoing during this period. The design output of this era not only served commercial purposes but also became a powerful medium for expressing these societal shifts.

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