Vintage Japanese Studio Portrait with Original Folder coffee storage Layers of faded kimono fabrics

Layers of faded kimono fabrics and soft cotton strips create a beautiful

clean finish—a comforting yet refined twist on green tea

Interior pages exhibit expected age toning while retaining bright hand-colored illustrations and printed text

lived-in feel

Vintage Japanese Studio Portrait with Original Folder coffee storage Layers of faded kimono fabricsOriginal sepia toned studio portrait of a Japanese mother holding her infant, professionally photographed by S. Kamoshita Studio near Shimodate Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. Housed in its original presentation folder, this early 20th century photograph beautifully captures everyday family life in Taish to early Shwa Japan. Condition: Minor edge tears, light discoloration, foxing, and surface wear consistent with age and careful handling. Original