[A Japanese Woman and a Japanese Boy in Traditional Dress] 1870s

This albumen print, created in the 1870s by Suzuki Shin'ichi, captures a Japanese woman and boy in traditional dress. The woman, adorned in a dark robe, stands with her hands clasped, holding a fan. The young boy, dressed in a patterned kimono, stands behind a pine tree, holding a banner adorned with intricate designs. The image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of 19th-century Japanese people. Suzuki, a renowned photographer of his time, utilized the albumen print process to capture a detailed portrayal of Japanese fashion and customs.