Framed Prints
Framed Print of Japanese dancing-girl practising, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Japanese dancing-girl practising, 1874. Though female actors do not usually take part in Japanese theatrical performances of the dramatic kind, the exhibition of female dancers is common. Little girls of five or six years were formerly purchased for this trade by the managers of such entertainments, to whom they were sold by their mercenary or needy parents. The manager was bound to teach and train the girls, and to maintain them in his service till they were twenty-five or thirty years of age, when they became free. In the Illustration we have engraved, one of these young people is seen practising her steps and gestures with the fan, to the accompaniment of a guitar played by the other girl. This occupation, being fairly profitable and agreeable to the popular taste, is not likely to be discontinued. But, among the legal and social reforms that have taken place in Japan during the last two or three years, we hear of the abolition of the law which used to permit the sale of girls. The yoshiwarras, or licensed establishments where they were kept, had become places of scandalous license, which had a baneful influence on domestic life...They are now broken up, and every girl or woman is free to work for her own livelihood as she chooses'. From Illustrated London News, 1874. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Your chosen combination is quickly and professionally made to order, our shipping page has more details
If you are not entirely happy with your items, simply return them to us within 30 days for a replacement or full refund. Please read our full returns policy.
Media ID 42169767
Entertainer Entertainers Hand Held Handheld Kimonos Samisen Shamisen Sock Socks Tabi Tradition Dress Women At Work
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
Ready to Hang Contemporary Framed Prints adds style, protection, and a polished touch to your space - effortlessly.
Your artwork will be printed as shown in the preview. To adjust please select Edit Printed Image under the Buy button
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.8cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
