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Bound feet, Chine, early 1900s

Bound feet, Chine, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

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Media ID 32349566

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Binding Bound Chine Feet Foot

17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame

FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 24.4cm x 19.4cm (9.6" x 7.6")

Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")

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
This haunting image captures a glimpse into the painful tradition of foot binding in early 1900s China. The delicate yet deformed feet of the Chinese woman in the photograph are a stark reminder of the extreme lengths women went to conform to societal beauty standards during this time period. The practice of foot binding, which began in the 10th century and was eventually banned in 1912, involved tightly wrapping young girls' feet to prevent them from growing naturally. This resulted in excruciating pain, limited mobility, and lifelong deformities for those who underwent the process. Despite its cruel nature, foot binding was seen as a symbol of femininity and social status in Chinese culture. Women with bound feet were considered more desirable for marriage and were often associated with grace and elegance. This vintage lantern slide serves as a powerful historical artifact, shedding light on the oppressive beauty ideals that women faced in early 20th century China. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by generations of women to fit into narrow definitions of beauty imposed by society. As we reflect on this image today, let us remember the resilience and strength of these women who endured such physical hardships for the sake of acceptance and conformity. May their stories serve as a testament to the enduring power of female solidarity and liberation from harmful beauty standards.

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