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Maiko tending garden.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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Maiko tending garden.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Japanese colored postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Geisha are traditional, female Japanese entertainers of the "Flower and Willow World", shrouded in secrecy and mystery. Geisha skills include performing various ancient Japanese arts regarding music, song, dance, tea ceremony, calligraphy, flower arranging, poetry and the art of conversation. In Japan, geisha are the ultimate hostess and class of entertainment. Geisha are hailed as the very icons of Japanese social grace and etiquette. They have existed for over 400 years, yet their elegant appearance has remained timeless and unchanged in the present world.

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1907 - 1917
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Made in Japan
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New York Public Library
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")

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