Fujikawa Station Miniature Crepe Print
This is a miniature crepe print, which depicts travelers making their way across a bridge at Fujikawa Station on the Tokaido Road.  Mt. Fuji can be seen in the distance.  This crepe print is known as chirimen-gami-e.  Crepes were introduced as early as 1800, with a resurgence in the 1880s with the advent of crepe-paper books to satisfy a growing Western market. Best known are those published by the Hasegawa company, which was opened in 1885. Their chirimen-gami publications were especially popular for children's books, as the crepe paper was somewhat resistant to tearing and thus had a better chance of surviving handling by children.  It is in good condition.  The print, on its original mat, measures 3" x 4.5", and it is framed in a simple black frame measuring 5.5" x 5.75".  
P236/3533   $65.00