A Japanese geisha

The end of the 19th century saw a significant Japanese merchant community settling in Singapore with most of the Japanese women turning to prostitution. This postcard shows a Japanese geisha who would have occupied a nebulous social position in the community between hostessing and outright prostitution.

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