Haru-Ko, the Empress of Japan as she appeared the first time in European dress. Empress Shoken (9 May 1849 – 9 April 1914), also known as Empress Dowager Shoken was empress consort of Emperor Meiji of Japan. Known throughout her reign for her support of charity work, and of women's education, the Empress also worked for the establishment of the Japanese Red Cross Society. Especially concerned about Red Cross activities in peace time, she created a fund for the International Red Cross, which was later named "The Empress Shoken Fund". The Queen, The Lady's Newspaper & Court Chronicle. Source: The queen, 19 October 1889, front page.

Haru-Ko, the Empress of Japan as she appeared the first time in European dress. Empress Shoken (9 May 1849 – 9 April 1914), also known as Empress Dowager Shoken was empress consort of Emperor Meiji of Japan. Known throughout her reign for her support of charity work, and of women's education, the Empress also worked for the establishment of the Japanese Red Cross Society. Especially concerned about Red Cross activities in peace time, she created a fund for the International Red Cross, which was later named "The Empress Shoken Fund". The Queen, The Lady's Newspaper & Court Chronicle. Source: The queen, 19 October 1889, front page.

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