Pillow : Chinese beauty westernised, 1915
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Chinese beauty westernised, 1915
Two young Chinese women in western costume: Misses Amy and May Leu Yuk Lin, daughters of the Chinese ex-Minister, pictured in 1915. The Bystander notes that these ladies were educated in Britain, and proved very popular in Society. Date: 1915
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Sister Sisters Westernised Anglicised Assimilation
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1915, features Misses Amy and May Leu Yuk Lin, two young Chinese women who were educated in Britain and had become popular figures in high society. The sisters, daughters of the former Chinese Minister, are depicted in western attire, reflecting the ongoing process of anglicisation and assimilation that was taking place among the Chinese community during this period. Amy and May are seen sitting in a serene setting, engrossed in a magazine, their elegant outfits exuding an air of sophistication and modernity. The eldest sister, Amy, wears a long-sleeved blouse with a high collar and a full skirt, while May dons a simpler, yet equally fashionable, dress with a V-neckline and a pencil skirt. Their hairstyles, pulled back in neat buns, further emphasise their Westernised appearance. The photograph serves as a testament to the far-reaching impact of Western influence on Chinese society during the early 20th century. As China underwent significant political, social, and cultural changes, many Chinese families sent their children to study abroad in an effort to provide them with a better education and a more promising future. The Leu Yuk Lin sisters' journey to Britain and their subsequent integration into Western society represent the aspirations and challenges faced by many Chinese families during this time. The image of these two young women, dressed in Western attire and immersed in Western culture, offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of the Chinese diaspora and the ongoing process of cultural exchange and transformation that characterised the early 20th century.
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