This Japanese glass negative appears to date to the 1930s, and depict two men (surely drinking) with three paid hostesses.

There is no significant damage to the glass, and the emulsion is basically clear, but there is some dust. Any significant flaws should appear in the sample scans. Some of the sample scans may have a pattern of vertical or horizontal lines which are not actually on the negative, but rather come from our scanner.

The positive images in the sample photos are scans of the negative with the colors reversed, while the negative images are photos of the actual plate.

Size:
About W2 1/2" (63mm) X H3 1/2" (88mm) X D1/32" (1mm).

This item is set to ship via Air Mail, and should arrive within 7-14 days after being posted.
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