China Old Color Postcard Bound-Footed Chinese Shanghai Lady Reading Foot Binding

Vintage Colour Old picture post card. Ethnic Life. China, Shanghai, A Rich Chinese Native Woman Lying on Antique Chair, Reading a Book. Foot Binding. Traditional Costumes. The Bound-Footed Shanghai Lady.

Publisher: Yee Wo Shing
Series No: 19990
Faults: Small tear 5mm at top right, marks on back
Background: One billion women in China have had to do foot binding for nearly 1000 years. It was an attempt to stop the growth of the feet. The reason for women binding their feet went deeper than fashion and reflected the role of women in Chinese society. It was necessary then in China for a woman to have bound feet in order to achieve a good life.

China Old Color Postcard Bound-Footed Chinese Shanghai Lady Reading Foot Binding

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