Illustrations of Japanese life 1896

This artwork is a bound album of illustrations by S. Takashima that depicts scenes of Japanese life in 1896. The cover of the album is made of a textured paper with a dark brown, almost black, pattern, similar to marbling. This intricate pattern is made up of lines that are faded in some places and bold in others, adding a sense of depth and age to the cover. The album cover also has a light brown ribbon for tying the album closed, adding a visual element of Japanese tradition and craftsmanship.