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Before Leaving for War – At the Photo Studio

Background

男性60代 The first photo was taken in 1941 (Showa 16) when the elder brother was dispatched to the front. The second photo was taken in 1943 (Showa 18) when the younger brother—my father—was about to depart. He wore his brother’s suit and struck the exact same pose for the photograph. Somehow, my father’s expression appears to carry a sense of pride.

Expert Comments

男性20代 These commemorative portraits were taken at a photo studio before being sent off to war. What thoughts might have been going through the minds of those standing before the camera? In the second photo, the expression on their mother’s face seems tinged with sorrow.

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