1896 Print Crying Baby Japan Hida Mountains Paradise Child Wailing XGEB7

This is an original 1896 black and white halftone print of a crying baby in a Japanese town high in the Hida Mountains (Japanese Alps) with the caption: In the 'Paradise of Babies - Where "Children Never Cry."This is a poignant image, because it is a height of pride to many regions of Japan, particularly the Hida Mountain communities, that their children do not cry, as a child disturbing the peace and serenity with wailing is unbecoming of polite society.CONDITIONThis 115+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. Light pencil marking. No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 5.5 inches; 13 x 14 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Period Paper is pleased to present an incredibly