Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Mason, George Henry
Title:
The costume of China : illustrated by sixty engravings : with explanations in English and French / by George Henry Mason.
Alternate Title(s):
Costumes de la Chine
Published / Created:
London : Printed for W. Miller, Old Bond Street, by S. Gosnell, Little Queen Street, Holborn, 1800 [i.e. not before 1821]
Physical Description:
[134] p., 60 leaves of plates : col. ill. ; 38 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
The illustrations depict occupations, including street sellers.
Subject Terms:
Costume -- China. | Clothing and dress -- China. | China -- Social life and customs -- 18th century. | China -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Miller, W. -- Publisher. | Gosnell, S. -- Printer. | Stipple engraving, Colored -- Specimens -- 1821.
Contributors:
Pu-Qúa, ill. | Dadley, J., engraver.