1883 Wood Engraving Tribal Man Emperor Jinmu Jimmu Kikuchi Yosai Japanese LAJ1 GRC3 Ridgway Knight "Hailing the Ferry"

Ridgway Knight "Hailing the Ferry" which was exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair

he also had an animated electric sign erected in Chicago

Turkish Straits

"The Private Ice House: Cost and Principles of Construction-- How to Build One Yourself-- Preserving the Ice-- Wood Versus Concrete

During the city's glory days

1883 Wood Engraving Tribal Man Emperor Jinmu Jimmu Kikuchi Yosai Japanese LAJ1 GRC3 Ridgway Knight "Hailing the Ferry"This is an original 1883 black and white wood engraving of a Japanese tribal chief from one of the regions conquered by Emperor Jinmu (Jimmu) the legendary first emperor of Nipon. This piece was originally done by Japanese painter from the Edo Period, Kikuchi Yosai. CONDITION This 128+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso