The main objectives of this association /that was established after Taiwan was ceded to Japan in 1895/ were
1) banning opium smoking;
2) cutting off the braids;
3) abolishing foot binding.
Private collection. Photos courtesy of the owner.
Reverse
風俗改員會 - Customs Improvement [Reform; Change, Transform; Correct; Rectify] Association
賛助會員之章 - Association Supporting Member's Badge
Original case.
風俗改員會賛助會員章 - Customs Improvement Association Supporting Member's Badge
Badges were made by the famous workshop of Suzuki Umekichi.
1) banning opium smoking;
2) cutting off the braids;
3) abolishing foot binding.
Private collection. Photos courtesy of the owner.
Reverse
風俗改員會 - Customs Improvement [Reform; Change, Transform; Correct; Rectify] Association
賛助會員之章 - Association Supporting Member's Badge
Original case.
風俗改員會賛助會員章 - Customs Improvement Association Supporting Member's Badge
Badges were made by the famous workshop of Suzuki Umekichi.