Summary
Postcard of Japanese rice varieties (Takasuka rice).
The inscription on the postcard suggests that the Museum acquired this postcard and the Takasuka samples directly from J. Takasuka.
This forms a small, but signficant, collection relating to the first rice grown in Australia by Jo Takasuka. This collection includes two postcards and rice samples.
Description of Content
Kodak postcard depicting rice plants, grown by J. Takasuka, Tyntynder West, near Swan Hill, Victoria. See ST 003770, ST 003771, ST 003773 for related rice specimens.
Physical Description
Black and white postcard.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Sustainable Futures, Images & Image Making, Migration & Cultural Diversity
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Acquisition Information
Donation from J. Takasuka, 02 Mar 1917
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Postcard, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Written in pencil on rear of postcard: 'Rice field of J. Takasuka, / Tyntynder W., near Swan Hill, Vict., / see specs. 3770, 3771, 3773'. Stamped on front of postcard: 'FOODS SEEDS [UNCLEAR]'
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Keywords
Crops, Rice, Innovations, Agriculture, Migration & Settlement, Migrant Businesses
