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The Costume of China is a delightful and picturesque representation of the dress and manners of early 19th century China. In this fascinating work on Chinese culture, we are treated to a collage of people and activities: court ladies, soldiers and mourners, lantern-sellers, watermen and sedan-bearers. With the help of 50 subtly coloured illustrations, William Alexander portrays the commodious and graceful Chinese apparel, combining all the purpose of warmth, beauty and ease.
William Alexander was a draughtsman attached to the British Embassy to the Emperor in 1793.
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