160901-0010 - Ancient Court Official

Hikifuda (引札), a print used as an advertising flyer by local shops. They were popular from the 1800s through the 1920s.

This print shows a man in ancient court costume teaching three children.

The writing gives New Year greetings and advertises the Meijido (明治堂) store in Onomae Village, Gunma Prefecture (群馬県群馬郡小野上村).

Japanese text: 謹賀新年 砂糖銘茶紙類足袋売薬米穀肥料荒物陶磁器金物酒醤油外日用雑貨 菓子製造卸小売
群馬県小野上村 明治堂