Group of geishas entertain Mr. and Mrs. Loose and three other tourists

Image
Description
Ella and Jacob Loose and three other white men, sit with a group of geishas who are serving them tea or saki from small boxes sitting on the floor in front of each geisha. One geisha is playing a shamisen for the group. Two Japanese men stand in each corner behind the group being entertained. A screen painted with flowers stands behind the Japanese men. Three electric lights hang from the ceiling.
Note
No date; possibly 1890sHand tintedDigitizing agency: University of Missouri—Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 27 cm
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
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Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections