Rare Photo of Japanese Scholar Ogata, Indiana 1880s - Signed, DePauw University mechanical Behind him is a painted

Behind him is a painted scenic backdrop of what looks like a lake or shoreline scene

Signed and dated on the back in pencil:St

the top-right area is dark

with swipes and tarnish

Original amateur

Rare Photo of Japanese Scholar Ogata, Indiana 1880s - Signed, DePauw University mechanical Behind him is a paintedOriginal CDV, Japanese scholar Dr. Sennosuke Ogata in Indiana. Otata was born in Japan, educated at DePauw University in Indiana, then returned home, where he became a professor of Theology at Aoyama College in Tokyo, and a missionary. Signed in ink by Ogata. 4" x 2. 5". Very good antique condition, with some light foxing. Very rare image! Boxed shipping