Antique Japanese Soldier Portrait Photograph

This is an antique Taisho Era young soldier portrait photograph in black and white. Often times portraits of soldiers were taken in full-dress before deployment as a keepsake for the family should they not return home. As many soldiers were conscripted straight out of school, and the greying of the line between school uniform and military uniform disappeared became obvious, this could also be a school/graduation portrait. It comes adhered to the original thick, decorative paper card.

• Black and white photograph
• Paper
• Kanji: H. Ashitani (photographer’s name)
• C1920
• Item weight: 12 grams
• Packed weight: 150 grams
• Approx. [Photograph Only] 6 cm wide x 8.5 cm tall; [With Card] 8 cm wide x 11.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Photo has scratch marks on backround. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• Acquired from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.

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