Original sepia-toned studio portrait of a Japanese mother holding her infant, professionally photographed by S. Kamoshita Studio near Shimodate Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. Housed in its original presentation folder, this early 20th-century photograph beautifully captures everyday family life in Taishō to early Shōwa Japan.
Condition: Minor edge tears, light discoloration, foxing, and surface wear consistent with age and careful handling. Original presentation folder shows expected wear and small tears.
Photo 9" x 5 1/2"