The Costume of China Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese

"The Costume of China" by William Alexander, is a visual voyage into early nineteenth-century China, spotlighting the traditional clothes and social behaviors of its people through fifty vibrant colored engravings. The book vividly illustrates Chinese society by displaying an extensive array of people like fishermen, soldiers, government officials, and everyday people. Every image gives deep insight into the costumes, hairstyles, and additions that marked each person's social place. Giving a wide view of daily routines, jobs, and traditions, this book captures a world of curious cultural practices, offering historical and social insight from early 19th-century travel writing.