Life in Japan - Tea Drinking - Postcard SP24

This vintage tinted postcard is from the "Life in Japan" series, captioned "Tea Drinking." Published by Valentine's Series (Valentine & Sons). The card has been used and bears a British stamp postmarked April 1904, addressed to Miss Nellie Brower, 58 Mills Street, Bideford. The handwritten message reads: "Many happy birthdays. How should you like a tea party like the Japs. Love & wishes with lots of kisses. B.G."

Scene Details:

• Four women in kimono seated around a low table drinking tea
• Copper teapot on the table; tea cups and saucers on a tray on the floor
• Scroll painting of a crane visible on the wall behind
• Decorative patterned screen to the right
• Tinted lithograph style; Life in Japan series

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D