Cabinet Card Photo of Mayama Masaichiro taken at Gibson & Clark studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan
[Japan] Very nice cabinet card of a young Mayama Masaichiro whilst living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A January 15, 1897 article in the Ann Arbor Argus reads: 'Masaichiro Mayama, a Japanese student, who was at Ann Arbor during the past two years, has returned to Japan, being called there by the death of his father, a prominent journalist of Tokio. Mayama took a law course in the University with a view to fitting himself for legal work in this country. He spent his vactions in Ann Arbor and has a large number of friends here. By the death of his father he comes into possession of a considerable fortune, and as soon as the estate is settled he intends to return to this country to become an American citizen. He went to Chicago last fall, where he was studying in Northwestern University when notified of his father's death. He will probably locate either in Chicago or Detroit.' Mayama graduated with a law degree from the University of Michigan. Inscribed on rear by Mayama, 'Masaichiro Mayama, Tokio, Japan' and 'Nihon Tokyo Mayama Masaichiro' in Japanese characters.
Michigan. Gibson & Clark. ND [c1896].
14.2 x 9.8cm.
In very good condition with only a hint of age wear. Minor stain above his head, otherwise very good. p36101721
