Illustração Portugueza, No. 197, November 29 1909 - 28

Illustração Portugueza, No. 197, November 29 1909 - 28, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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Traditional lady's sandals made in Guimarães, Portugal.

Boston Sunday Post, 1916 March 26th

Boston Sunday Post 1916 March 26th, originally uploaded by plaisanter.

Illustração Portugueza, No. 197, November 29 1909 - 27a

Illustração Portugueza, No. 197, November 29 1909 - 27a, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Traditional lady's sandals made in Guimarães, Portugal.

Carl Otto Czeschka & Moriz Jung, 1907

carl otto czeschka & moriz jung 1907, originally uploaded by hyPIERgorgeous.

The Oiran-Boy

the Oiran-Boy, originally uploaded by maiko child.

"This Great picture is an Old photo i have, Taken around 1900.
This is a Japanese actor Dressed- Yes- as an Oiran, a Japanese high-class Prostitute, his head looks like a pin-ball and his Obi sash almost covers him all.
i love this Photo surely because of the art and the Attitude this Oiran-dude shows, and the Brilliant make up that made him looks like a real human-doll.
His Kanzashi is endless and even that it is a Wig, it seems Quite Heavy..."

Illustração Portugueza, No. 197, November 29 1909 - 27

Illustração Portugueza, No. 197, November 29 1909 - 27, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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Traditional lady's sandals made in Guimarães, Portugal.

Illustração Portugueza, No. 197, November 29 1909 - 26a

Illustração Portugueza, No. 197, November 29 1909 - 26a, originally uploaded by Gatochy.