The coiffure of a Shantou woman
Collection
Identifier
PF01-40
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: PF01-40. Photograph by John Thomson. In 'Illustrations of China and its People' (1873-1874), vol IV, Thomson describes the woman as follows: "Plate No. 15 shows another variety of dressing the hair common among the ladies at Swatow". Swatow (汕頭).
Location
Date
1871
Photographer
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
