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Chinamans Pigtail
A new use for the chinamans pigtail A Chinese man using his pigtail to hang out his laundry
1900
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Media ID 7121875
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Chinaman Drying Hang Laundry Pig Tail Washin G Racial
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 23cm (15.6" x 9.1")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from the early 1900s, a Chinese man is seen making use of an unconventional method to hang out his laundry. The man, dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, utilizes his long, flowing pigtail as a makeshift clothesline. The pigtail, which was a distinctive feature of Chinese men's hairstyles during this period, is here put to a practical use. The scene takes place in China, and the man's simple yet effective solution to the lack of available resources for drying clothes resonates with the ingenuity and resourcefulness often associated with Chinese culture. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Chinese community during this era, providing a window into their unique customs and ways of living. Despite the racial connotations that the term "Chinaman" may carry today, it was a common term used during this time period to refer to Chinese people. The photograph does not depict the man in a derogatory or exploitative manner, but rather highlights an aspect of his daily life that may have been unfamiliar to viewers at the time. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural diversity that existed in the world at the turn of the 20th century, and the innovative ways in which people adapted to their environments to meet their basic needs. The photograph is a valuable historical artifact that captures a moment in time and offers insights into the past, making it an important addition to any collection of historical images.
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