Lot 99
Six Black and White Stereo Slides, Circa 1900
Lot 99 Details
Six Black and White Stereo Slides, Circa 1900
Five with captions along the base including: 1) “The so-called ‘Lily Feet’ contrasted with the natural feet of Chinese women. Canton, China,” published by C. H. Graves; 2) “A high caste Lady’s dainty ‘Lily Feet’ - as the world sees them-China,” published by Underwood & Underwood, Toronto; 3) “A high caste Lady’s dainty ‘Lily Feet’ - compared with working woman’s Foot - China,” published by Underwood & Underwood, Toronto; 4) “A ‘Lily Footed’ Woman of China - this outrage against Nature has been in vogue 900 years,” published by Underwood & Underwood, Toronto 5) “A high caste Lady’s dainty ‘Lily Feet’ - showing method of deformity - China,” published by Underwood & Underwood, Toronto; the sixth depicting a seated lady with “lily feet” without caption, inscribed ‘Ch323’ to the back TOGETHER WITH a pair of women’s bound shoes, Early 20th Century
7" x 3.5" — 17.8 x 8.8 cm.
Estimate $200-$300