The Returning Palanquin, 1870’s

‘Woman seated on the left is Era Kayo, who was a popular geiko in the Gion district of Kyoto during the 1870s, with geiko Chiyo standing on the right.’ They are dressed as kago-ya (palanquin bearers).   Japan 1870’s ‘This carte Read More …

Turkish Delight, 19th Century

A Turkish threesome enjoying a smoke,  cdv (carte de visite) Studio portrait.  Constantinople,Turkey  1860-80