Swatch of Japanese made white cotton shirting, "Box 10. Made by Maijar Weaving Co., Mischinomega, Settan Prefecture. (/) Shirting 52 x 48, 30" 3.75 yds to pound, 24 yds length, sold at (/) 2.50 yen or about 5 1/4 cts a yd. Sent by Special agent Clark from (/) England."
Beginning in the early years of the 20th century, Japan began to produce textile products of many kinds for export markets around the world. This is an early example of the kinds of fabrics Japan exported to Britain and her dominions.