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Ōsaka: [Yamakichi?], ca. early Meiji period (1870-90s)].
A set of three paper templates for cutting materials to make tabi socks or jika-tabi (shoe-like tabi), woodblock-printed with instructions. The templates have been sewn together and may have been sold as a set in this format.
Three templates, sewn together, with an accompanying hand-inscribed envelope. Creases, light soiling, contemporary manuscript notes. Approx. 28 x 14 cm.