Antique Print of a Chinese Cotton Wool Cleaner by Allom, 1859

Reference
JAK-531
Maker
Thomas Allom
Date
1859
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
27.5 x 21.5 cm (10.8 x 8.5 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 140

Antique print titled 'Cleaning Cotton'. Print of a Chinese cotton wool cleaner. This print originates from 'The Chinese Empire: historical and descriptive. Illustrating the manners and customs of the Chinese,in a series of steel engravings, from original sketches' by T. Allom

Artists and Engravers: Thomas Allom (1804–1872) was an English architect, artist, and illustrator, who published books on his travels from Europe to the Middle East and throughout Asia.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1859 Overall Size: 21.5 x 27.5 cm. Image Size: 18 x 20 cm.

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