I am pleased to be able to afford you a glimpse of geisha of
yesteryear through the courtesy of Philbert Ono, collector
of vintage postcards in Tokyo, Japan.
Mr. Ono has graciously consented to lend
his marvelous collection of geisha and maiko images, printed between the 1890's and 1939 to our
ryokan and we are happy to offer them here for your
inspection.
Geisha striking a classic pose in
front of an ochaya. Their geta clogs are
for rainy weather.
Patriotic, smiling maiko brought
cheer to the Emperor's troops in the
1930's.
A real-photo postcard dated 1939, sent as military
mail.
Autographed on the front by the
two geisha pictured, several other geisha
signed the back.
This popular Yokohama model appeared on many
postcards of the 1890's and was nicknamed "Laughing Geisha" or "Smiley Girl."
"Laughing
Geisha" attired in cowboy hat
and boots.
Maiko
relaxing in her room reading a magazine.
Maiko standing on Gojo bridge in Kyoto in
a not so classic pose with rumpled kimino
and poorly positioned feet.
Geisha
applying a white cosmetic to the back of her
neck.
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