Books and Manuscripts from the Japan Society Library
Books and Manuscripts from the Japan Society Library
Property from the Japan Society Library, London
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Property from the Japan Society Library, London
Chushichi Ebishiya (dates unknown)
(Elegant Models) Spring Patterns for the Capitol ([Furyu moyo] Hinagata Miyako no haru)
Edo - Meiji period, 19th century
woodblock printed illustrated book, 3 volumes, depicting various designs for kimono, published by Tsujimoto Nobutaro (Osaka) and Tsujimoto Sadajiro (Kyoto); binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), blue paper covers embossed with floral roundels, with title slips; together with two further volumes on kimono designs (incomplete), blue covers; binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding)