Small bound feet and loose clothing

Small bound feet provided a stark contrast to the loose clothing, creating an image of imbalance between a heavy top and a feeble base. Taken in Hong Kong, late 19th century.

Date Late 19th Century
Material Type Image
Collection A Century of Fashion: Hong Kong Cheongsam Story
Source Hong Kong Museum of History. Image Reference No.: P2004.81.19
Repository Hong Kong Museum of History
Note to Copyright Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Hong Kong Museum of History
Accession No. lcs-cheo-0004
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