Lacquer album of Japanese postcards
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Title: Album with 49 postcards from Japan, inserted in corner slots
Place Published: Japan
Publisher:
Date Published: c. early 20th century
Description:
Author:
Title: Album with 49 postcards from Japan, inserted in corner slots
Place Published: Japan
Publisher:
Date Published: c. early 20th century
Description:
Album is lacquered wood with embossed illustration in gold and colors, of a man and woman in a small boat, the woman is fishing. Measures 15x20x6 cm (6x7¾x2¼").
Most postcards are collotypes from photographs, some tinted, of village and country scenes, urban vistas, various landmarks, etc. Some feature color renderings of samurai warriors, kabuki actors, and similar figures.
Condition
Some chipping to edges of the wooden covers; overall very good.
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Lacquer album of Japanese postcards
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