HOBJ0598 Accession Number: HOBJ0598

Description

A group of unidentified men and women (possibly Australian) in civilian dress, enjoy a traditional Japanese meal with a group of Japanese women and girls in traditional dress. The Japanese women and girls are wearing kiminos and obis (sashes). Two of the young women are wearing very colourful and ornate kiminos, decorative adornments in their hair, and their faces are painted in the traditional geisha style. The feast has been laid before the group who are kneeling or sitting on floor mats and cushions. In the centre is a small stove or food warmer.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ0598
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c April 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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