[Japanese Women in Traditional Dress] 1870s

This albumen print, titled "[Japanese Women in Traditional Dress]" and created in the 1870s by Suzuki Shin'ichi, features three Japanese women posed in their traditional clothing. Shin'ichi, active from 1835-1919, was a prominent photographer in Japan during the Meiji era. The photo depicts a moment in time when traditional Japanese culture was being challenged by the rapid modernization of the nation. This work is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and measures 25.2 x 20 cm (9 15/16 x 7 7/8 in.).