Views of 18th century China : costumes, history, customs / by William Alexander and George Henry Mason ; foreword by Lord Maclehose of Beach

Alexander, William (1767-1816)

Hardcover

Coffee Table Book  

Physical description; 222 p. : col. ill. ; 35 cm. Notes; "This volume is comprised of two works: The costume of China by George Henry Mason and The costume of China by William Alexander, both of which were printed by William Bulmer and published by William Miller in 1804 and 1805 respectively"--T.p. verso. Includes index. Subjects; Alexander, William (1767-1816). Mason, George Henry. Social history - 18th century. Costume - China - History - 18th century - Pictorial works. Painting, English - China. Costume - China - History. China - Social life and customs - (1644-1912). China - Social life and customs - Pictorial works. China - Civilization - (1644-1912). Engravings - Special subjects - Costume. England. Macartney embassy. Costume - Asia - China. Trades - Asia - China. China - History - Social - Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Genre; Illustrated.