Whether the lady pictured is actually rich or playing a part in front of that painted backdrop, her feet are the most interesting detail for me, as they are obviously "bound", tiny "lotus feet". Posted in 1906 to Pte. S. Evans, Govt. Tele. Office, Belgaum, India - also postmarked "Belgaum".
Pretty photo, but bound feet sounds painful...OUCH! Me and my size 9 feet can't relate : )
ReplyDeleteAll of the information available on foot-binding (and the photographs) reinforce the fact that it must have been so painful, I can't even imagine! Thank you for your comment :)
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