Farm laborer with rain coat (mino) 1870s

"Farm Laborer with Raincoat (Mino)" is a photograph by Suzuki Shin'ichi, a prominent Japanese photographer, taken in the 1870s. The photo showcases a farm laborer, likely a man, wearing a traditional straw raincoat (mino) and a conical straw hat. The subject carries a long pole across his shoulder, suggesting his agricultural occupation. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of rural Japan during the Meiji period. The photograph is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.