At the approach of night the gates of the cities in China, and the barricades at the end of each street, are carefully shut.
Chinese watchman carry lanterns upon which are written their names.
Tag: George Henry Mason
The Costume of China by George Henry Mason. Chinese people at their occupations and applying their crafts, 1799.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
The Chinese custom of foot binding. A Woman making stockings.
The Chinese custom of foot binding as a status symbol and a mark of beauty.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
