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A young woman posing in a photographic studio, holding a flower, in front of a painted backdrop. Photograph by K. Ogawa, first decade of the twentieth century.
- Ogawa, Kazumasa, 1860-1930
- Reference
- 541370i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
She may be a Maiko, or apprentice Geisha
Physical description
1 photograph : photoprint
Lettering
K. Ogawa Tokio, Japan
Lettering note
Extensive printed lettering on the verso
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 541370i
Ownership note
Originally collected by British anthropologist Edwin Nichol Fallaize (1877-1957). Purchased by Capt. L.W.G. Malcolm in 1934, on behalf of Sir Henry Solomon Wellcome, for the price of £25. From a letter in the Wellcome archives dated 16th December 1934.
Notes
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer for identification purposes.
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesNote