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"Life in China" Execution Slaves Prisoners Beggars 1873 Harper's Weekly Print

$ 16.89

Availability: 61 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Condition: Remains pleasing and worthy of ownership. Nice age patina. Please review images and description for full details.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Life in China
    (
    Cangue,
    coolies, slaves, execution, convicts, beggar,
    Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization,
    antique newspaper
    )
    Issued 1873, New York, by Harper & Brothers.
    Original 19th century antique offset printed image. An actual printed leaf taken from this scarce old periodical, published at the date listed.
    This newsprint depicts six scenes depicting "Life in China" including: someone being executed in a cage (Cangue), prisonors with their hair tied together, so-called "coolies" (a derogatory term for Chinese and Indians forced or deceived into slavery during the 19th century), a "mendicant" beggar, a hand made rain coat, and convicts at work, one of whom is making an odd hand gesture to the others--perhaps some secret code.
    A nice looking example of printed, ephemeral history with a pleasing age patina. Any minor age flaws are easy to forgive and add to its antique aesthetic. Text, images, and/or advertisements on reverse as issued. An elusive image, worthy of display. Provided photos show the front and back of the item, not two discrete prints.
    Mounted and framed, this piece would make an excellent decoration for your home, restaurant, office, classroom, or any other space where people appreciate the vintage aesthetic of antique printed history.
    Measures 16"H x 11"W
    [M214]
    "Life in China" Execution Slaves Prisoners Beggars 1873 Harper's Weekly Print
    Life in China
    (
    Cangue,
    coolies, slaves, execution, convicts, beggar,
    Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization,
    antique newspaper
    )
    Issued 1873, New York, by Harper & Brothers.
    Original 19th century antique offset printed image. An actual printed leaf taken from this scarce old periodical, published at the date listed.
    This newsprint depicts six scenes depicting "Life in China" including: someone being executed in a cage (Cangue), prisonors with their hair tied together, so-called "coolies" (a derogatory term for Chinese and Indians forced or deceived into slavery during the 19th century), a "mendicant" beggar, a hand made rain coat, and convicts at work, one of whom is making an odd hand gesture to the others--perhaps some secret code.
    A nice looking example of printed, ephemeral history with a pleasing age patina. Any minor age flaws are easy to forgive and add to its antique aesthetic. Text, images, and/or advertisements on reverse as issued. An elusive image, worthy of display. Provided photos show the front and back of the item, not two discrete prints.
    Mounted and framed, this piece would make an excellent decoration for your home, restaurant, office, classroom, or any other space where people appreciate the vintage aesthetic of antique printed history.
    Measures 16"H x 11"W
    [M214]