#15 In this 1868 photograph, three Chinese ladies gather for a chat in what looks like a courtyard. Chinese women’s clothing was considered unshapely and demure by Western standards, even at that time.

Rare Historic Photos of Chinese Women in the 1860s

#15 In this 1868 photograph, three Chinese ladies gather for a chat in what looks like a courtyard. Chinese women’s clothing was considered unshapely and demure by Western standards, even at that time.

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