Title
A Japanese geisha
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Image size: 9.1 x 14.1 cm
Accession No.
1995-00471
Collection of
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.