{"product_id":"3328","title":"1910s Japanese Gateway London England Vintage Art Postcard, Kew Gardens","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the tranquil beauty of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, with this serene artistic view of the Japanese Gateway. Known as the Chokushi-Mon, or \"Gateway of the Imperial Messenger,\" this structure is a four-fifths scale replica of the Karamon at Nishi Hongan-ji in Kyoto. It was originally created for the 1910 Japan-British Exhibition and moved to this site at Kew in 1911. The scene depicts the intricate wooden architecture nestled among towering cedars and flowering shrubbery, capturing the harmonious blend of Eastern design and Western landscape. This card serves as a beautiful record of Kew's multicultural heritage and early 20th-century garden design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (c. 1911–1916)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Richmond, London\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Greater London\u003cbr\u003eCountry: England\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Kew Gardens, Japanese Gateway, Chokushi-Mon, Botanical Gardens, London Landmarks, Japanese Architecture, Salmon Series\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: C. T. Howard\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks, England\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: J. Salmon Ltd. (Salmon Series)\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard is part of the Salmon Series, published by J. Salmon Ltd. and identified by series number *1772. Based on the low series number and the \"Printed Matter\" postal instructions on the reverse, this card can be narrowly dated to approximately 1911–1916. The artwork is from an original watercolor drawing by C. T. Howard, a prolific artist for Salmon known for his detailed botanical and architectural studies. The Chokushi-Mon remains one of Kew's most popular attractions; its intricate carvings tell legends of ancient Japan, such as the story of the ancient Chinese hermit who washed his ears in a waterfall to cleanse them of worldly news. This uncirculated card preserves the gateway as it appeared shortly after its historic installation in the gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46760178024637,"sku":"3328 not on etsy","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3328.jpg?v=1778511792","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3328","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}