[Multiple Artists], Hardy Jowett, author.

Chinese Costumes 中華服物考略

1932. Item #90520

[Multiple Artists], Hardy Jowett, author. Chinese Costumes 中華服物考略 [Zhōng huá fú wù kâo lüè]. 1932. Peiping [Peiking], China: The Chinese Painting Association of Peiping. 32 x 22cm silk-covered boards, bound with cord. Front board is embroidered with multicolor flowers and a butterfly. Table of Contents in English as well as a Foreword in English by Hardy Jowett. 24 hand-painted color illustrations depict informal and formal dress, including military and religious garb, of men and women in China during the Qing Dynasty. Each plate has a paper tissue guard with title and description in English. Handwritten name in ink and pencil on title page. Slight discoloration to a few faces. Staining on silk cover. Bottom forecorner of title page clipped.

Price: $2,400.00