[CHINA - COSTUME. ANTIQUE PRINT] MASON, GEORGE HENRY (AFTER).

The Stocking Maker. [caption title]

The London Printing and Publishing Company Limited. (circa 1860). Stock ID #178446

Engraving 26.8 x 21.3 cm (sheet), inner edge a little ragged and a top corner creased, edges darkened, a few minor spots, but otherwise in very good condition.

"The men's stockings are made of stuff, stitched and lined with cotton, with a line of gold thread sewed along the top. These stockings are somewhat mishapen, but are very warm...." [descriptive text from George Henry Mason, "The Costume of China" first published in 1800]

From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker.

When referring to this item please quote stockid 178446.

Price: $50.00 AU

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