Java photographs, for a Seeley Service publication.
London: Seeley Service & Co., c. 1925. 12 silvertone photographs showing life in Java, likely a group used in a Seeley Service publication, possibly Romantic Java as it Was by Hubert Banner (1927) or Java Pagent by H.W. Ponder (1935). Manuscript captions on verso include: The Regent of Malang's Gamellan orchestra; A pedlar (sic); "Wayang Kulit" (The Shadow show) Notice the Krib at the Dalang's waist; A wedding at Surakarta. The bridegroom (seen on horseback) after the ceremony at the mosque, has fetched his bride and is conveying her in procession through the streets; Batik chap (stamp baticking); A Troupe of Wayang-Topeng actors; A Srimpi-dancer; A Waringin-tree, the token of royalty; Batik-tulis (batiking by hand); A village well; Rice-planting; Terraced Rice-fields.
12 silvertone photographs with ink captions and pencil reproduction sizes on verso, ranging in size from 4 x 3" to 10 x 6 3/4". Large photo creased at lower left, o/w vgc. Item #29102
Price: $500.00