'Chinese wedding costume - The bridegroom wears the full dress of a mandarin, but without the emblems of rank-the necklace of beads and embroidered figures on the front of the coat. Notice his thick but comfortable boots. The face of the bride is almost imperceptible beneath her elaborate headgear and its gaudy trailings. The woman on the right is the Mistress of ceremonies'

Antique photographic book illustration, 1900

Caption below picture: 'Chinese wedding costume - The bridegroom wears the full dress of a mandarin, but without the emblems of rank-the necklace of beads and embroidered figures on the front of the coat. Notice his thick but comfortable boots. The face of the bride is almost imperceptible beneath her elaborate headgear and its gaudy trailings. The woman on the right is the Mistress of ceremonies'

DATE PRINTED: 1900    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 20.5 x 15.0cm, 8 x 5.75 inches (Medium)

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Photo by Mrs. Cecil Holiday

PROVENANCE: "Customs of the World"; Edited by Walter Hutchinson, With an Introduction by A.C. Haddon, Published by Hutchinson & Co., London

TYPE: Antique photographic book illustration

VERSO: There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side of the picture. In some cases this may be visible on the picture itself (please check the scan prior to your purchase) or around the margin of the picture

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale. The print you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.

AUTHENTICITY:  This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.

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RETURNS POLICY:   I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.