Three maiko named Takegawa (right, covering eyes), Tomeko (center, covering ears), and Satogiku (left, covering mouth), circa 1928. This photo has been posted several times on Reddit, but almost nothing else about it. Apparently these photos weren’t candid snapshots, but carefully choreographed studio sessions meant to highlight the charm and wit of the geisha apprentices. See some more examples to get a better idea of what I am talking about.
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