Lot 386

Stereoview Chinese Foot Binding Comparison

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Albumen stereoview photograph showing a comparison of bound and unbound feet identified in the printed caption as a “lily” foot and that of a working woman of China. Published by the Stereo-Travel Co., Corona, New York City, and copyrighted 1902.

The image presents two pairs of feet, including a tightly bound foot beside natural feet, illustrating the Chinese practice of foot binding as documented in early twentieth century travel photography.

Gray mount with printed side imprints reading “Stereo-Travel Co., Corona, New York City.” Printed caption along the lower margin reads “38. A ‘lily’ foot, and that of a working woman of China. Copyright, 1902, by Stereo-Travel Co.” Reverse blank except for pencil notation.

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