HOBJ0243 Accession Number: HOBJ0243

Description

An ensemble of unidentified Japanese men, women and children wearing traditional dress. The costumes include kimonos, obis, headdresses and fans. The large group has just completed a performance, possibly a fashion parade. They are on stage in a large hall, being applauded by the audience of British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) officers and their wives.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ0243
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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