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Japanese Costume - 2 vols.

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Title: Japanese Costume - 2 vols.
Author: Ogawa, K.
Description: 2 volumes comprising: Japanese Costume Before the Restoration. 17 photographic plates. 14x9½, original printed wraps. Covers chipped at spine tips. [1893] * Military Costume in Old Japan. 15 photographic plates. 14x9½, original printed wraps. [1893] Both volumes First Editions.The photographs were produced by the Chemigraph process (so stated). Arresting images of figures with traditional Japanese costume and weapons: archers, fighting monk, female warrior, lady of the court, etc.
Heading: Place Published: Tokyo
Publisher: K. Ogawa
Date Published: [1893]