Society for the Picturing of Famous Places on the Kiso Road (Kisoji meisho zukai ichikan) in 5 volumes 

Curator: Here we have "Society for the Picturing of Famous Places on the Kiso Road (Kisoji meisho zukai ichikan)" in 5 volumes, by Nishimura Chūwa. Editor: They look well-worn. You can almost smell the paper and ink, and see the hands that have handled these volumes. Curator: Indeed. It’s fascinating to consider how these books, depicting famous places, shaped perceptions of the Kiso Road and influenced travel. Editor: I am intrigued by the materials. Considering the paper, ink, and binding tells a story about the production and consumption of knowledge at the time. Curator: And the wear and tear certainly adds to their historical weight, doesn't it? Editor: Absolutely, it speaks volumes. Curator: A glimpse into the past then. Editor: Precisely, a tangible connection.