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Japan: Studio portrait of two young women greeting a third and presenting her with a gift box, 1890s

Japan: Studio portrait of two young women greeting a third and presenting her with a gift box, 1890s

The Meiji period, also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from September 8, 1868 through July 30, 1912.

This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. Fundamental changes affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations.

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