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MATERIAL: Woodblock Printed
TYPE: Book
DIMENSIONS: 6 X 9 inches (closed)
COMPONENTS: 16 pages, 9 of which have woodblock prints
CONDITION: Original covers, contents complete, fine impressions & colors. A very rare & original Meiji government publication.
LANGUAGE
Japanese
ITEM ID: 1222
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Print Book of Hats & Insignias for Police & Public Officials

DATE
Year: 1870
Decade: 1870s
Century: 19th (1801-1900)
Notes: Meiji 3

Original Japanese woodblock print book. An official Meiji Government publication on police and public officials correct hats and insignias. Volume includes images hats worn and lanterns carried by police and public officials.