The Costume Of China May 2026

: Includes portraits of Mandarins, soldiers, and everyday citizens, with specific details like the paper-soled boots worn by officials. 2. The Costume of China (1800) by George Henry Mason

Mason’s version includes 60 stipple-engraved plates after drawings by a Cantonese artist named Pu-Qùa. His text is based on his personal experiences in Canton from 1789 to 1790. : Wellcome Collection (Digital Version) E-book/PDF : Internet Archive The Costume of China

This work consists of 48 hand-colored engravings with descriptive text based on Alexander's sketches during the 1793 British embassy to China led by Lord Macartney. : Internet Archive (Full PDF) Transcript/E-book : Project Gutenberg : Includes portraits of Mandarins, soldiers, and everyday