1891 Print Japanese Farmers Workers Coolies Mino Straw Raincoat Fiber Kasa XGSB4 XEW3 University of Illinois

University of Illinois

This is an original 1893 halftone print of the Female Almshouse on Blackwell's Island

This is an original 1888 black and white in-text wood engraving of a field of cacti and a woman kneading tortillas

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1891 Print Japanese Farmers Workers Coolies Mino Straw Raincoat Fiber Kasa XGSB4 XEW3 University of IllinoisThis is an original 1891 black and white halftone print of Japanese farmers (referred to here as "Coolies") wearing traditional Mino. The mino was a raincoat used by the working class of Japan and it was made from fibrous straw or seaweed. Today, the main purpose of the mino is chic decor. CONDITION This 120+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original