A Labourer plate 27 from The Costume of China

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"A Labourer" is Plate 27 from "The Costume of China," a notable work by Major George Henry Mason, first published in 1800. This book is a significant visual and cultural document that offers a glimpse into the attire and daily lives of various social classes in China during the late 18th century. Major Mason, an officer in the British East India Company, compiled this collection of illustrations during his time in Canton (modern-day Guangzhou), where he was stationed. The illustrations were based on original drawings by Chinese artists, which were then adapted and engraved by European artists for publication.

Plate 27, titled "A Labourer," depicts a Chinese laborer in traditional attire, providing a detailed representation of the working class's clothing and tools. The laborer is shown wearing simple, practical garments suited to manual labor, reflecting the utilitarian nature of his work. The attire typically includes a loose-fitting tunic and trousers, often made from durable fabrics such as cotton or hemp, which were common among the lower classes due to their affordability and resilience.

The illustration not only highlights the clothing but also offers insight into the laborer's daily activities and the tools of his trade. This plate, like others in the series, serves as an ethnographic record, capturing the nuances of Chinese society and the diversity of its people. "The Costume of China" was one of the early attempts to document and share Chinese culture with a Western audience, contributing to the broader understanding and appreciation of China's rich cultural heritage.

Major Mason's work is considered an important historical resource, providing valuable visual documentation of Chinese life during a period of limited cross-cultural exchange. The detailed engravings and accompanying descriptions in "The Costume of China" continue to be of interest to historians, art enthusiasts, and scholars of Chinese culture, offering a window into the past and a deeper understanding of the everyday lives of people in historical China.

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