#12 Judging by their fancy outfits, these young ladies were likely of noble birth. This status is reinforced by the tiny shoes peeping out from beneath the dress worn by the girl on the left, evidence of foot binding.

Rare Historic Photos of Chinese Women in the 1860s

#12 Judging by their fancy outfits, these young ladies were likely of noble birth. This status is reinforced by the tiny shoes peeping out from beneath the dress worn by the girl on the left, evidence of foot binding.

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