Photographic portraits of Kabuki actors in the early 20th (歌舞伎絵葉書 明治・大正) ー ca. 500 photos (約500枚)

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Yakusha-e, ukiyo-e portraiting kabuki actors, was replaced by photos in the early 20th century.

Year: early 20th century 

Dimensions: 14 x 9cm  

Medium/Technique: Photographic print; ink on paper

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