Pig Tail Collection

Poster advertising China Tea, marketed by the Compagnie Coloniale. A smiling Chinese man in traditional dress, with a long pigtail, sits on a large tin of tea enjoying a steaming cup

A Culprit before a Magistrate, plate 1 from The Punishments of China
STC89204 A Culprit before a Magistrate, plate 1 from The Punishments of China, engraved by J. Dadley, 1804 (engraving) by Mason

Tell Tale, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving
2958387 Tell Tale, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Series of nine illustrations)

A Viper Seller, plate 46 from The Costume of China, engraved by J
STC89864 A Viper Seller, plate 46 from The Costume of China, engraved by J. Dadley, 1800 (engraving) by Mason, Major George Henry (19th century) (after)

Summer, 1917 (oil on canvas)
823514 Summer, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Dvorak, Franz (1862-1927); 81 diameter cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer. Franz Dvorak (1862-1927). Oil on circular canvas. Dated 1917

Dark Pigtail from behind, Small image I; Schwarzbezopfte von hinten, Kleinbild I
826016 Dark Pigtail from behind, Small image I; Schwarzbezopfte von hinten, Kleinbild I, 1932 (oil and pencil on canvas-board) by Schlemmer

Chinese men having their pigtails cut off, 1911
Abolishing the badge of servitude, Chinese men having their pigtails publicly cut off. The pigtail was of Manchu origin, and enforced when the dynasty conquered China in 1627

Magician Chung Loo
Colour illustrated poster advertising magician Chung Loo, drawn by Clyff, dated 13 November 1922. HPF/5B/3

British Sailors C18
Two seamen of the Royal Navy; note the pigtail, commonly worn by sailors of the period

China / Cartoons / 1898
THE ARTFUL DOWAGER Empress-Dowager Xi Taihou (to the son of Heaven ) " Reform, Indeed! I ll Reform You! Go and stand in the corner till I tell you to come out!"

Chinese Coolies leaving South Africa, 1907
Photograph showing Chinese boys and an old Chinese man in traditional dress with long jacket, cap and pigtail, in the process of emigrating from South Africa, 1907

Huli Wigman Hale Johu showing his purse a hollowed out cassowary leg bone where money is kept and can double up as a dagger, pigs tail attached to end. Tari Papua New Guinea

Japanese cartoon showing the Chinese mode of transportation, with four men harnessed to a carriage by their long
JAPANESE CARTOON, 1895. Japanese cartoon showing the Chinese mode of transportation, with four men harnessed to a carriage by their long pigtails (top)

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1880. A Paradox. No sooner has a Chinese immigrant declared his intention to become a U. S
IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1880. A Paradox. No sooner has a Chinese immigrant declared his intention to become a U.S. citizen than he is set upon by the very same Democratic

CHINESE LABORER, 1888. A Chinese laborer in San Francisco posing for a portrait with pictures affixed to his jacket of Democratic presidential candidate Grover Cleveland

LONDON: TEA SHIP, 1877. Breaking bulk onboard a tea ship in the London docks. Wood engraving, English, 1877

CHINESE ARMY: ARCHER, 1895. Wood engraving, English, 1895

ARY SCHEFFER (1795-1858). French (Dutch-born) painter. Scheffer in his childhood, making his first attempt at drawing, observed by his cousin. Wood engraving, American, c1870

CHILDRENs COSTUMES, 1867. Wood engraving from an American magazine of 1867

PRINTING, 19th CENTURY. A Chinese printing office. Wood engraving, 19th century

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS, 1879. A school for Chinese immigrants in New York City: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1879

INFANT WALKING. Wood engraving, 19th century

Romania - National Costume
A girl in the National Costume of Romania - striped embroidered shirt, long embroidered skirt with additional decorative over-skirt. She is carrying a small basket of fresh flowers. Date: circa 1900

Oscar Asche as Abu Hasan in Chu Chin Chow
Mr Oscar Asche in the lead role of Abu Hasan in Chu Chin Chow - a musical comedy based on the story of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves he wrote, produced and also directed! Date: circa 1919

Girl with snowballs. 20th century

Boy and girl sitting in a window
A boy and girl, probably brother and sister, sitting in a window. The boy is holding a ribbon on the girls hair. circa 1940s

Chinamans Pigtail
A new use for the chinamans pigtail A Chinese man using his pigtail to hang out his laundry 1900

CHINA: REVOLUTION, 1912. A revolutionary soldier cuts the hair of a man, unwilling to give up his pigtail during the Xinhai Revolution. Photograph from an English newspaper of 1912

Chinese acupuncture, artwork
Chinese acupuncture, coloured historical artwork. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese system of medicine. It supposes that meridians (routes throughout the body)

SIOUX GIRL, c1900. Julia American Horse, an Oglala Sioux Native American girl. Photographed by John Alvin Anderson, c1900

SIOUX WOMAN, c1907. Lucille, a Sioux Native American woman. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

SIOUX GIRL, c1905. Rosa Lame Dog, a Sioux Native American girl, standing at the entrance to a tipi on the Great Plains. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1905

SIOUX COUPLE, c1900. Samuel American Horse, an Oglala Sioux Native American, and his wife. Photographed by Gertrude Käsebier, c1900

THE MAILMAN, 1923. Martha Sleeper in a scene from the film

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Mrs. American Horse, an Oglala Sioux Native American woman. Photographed by Gertrude Käsebier, c1900

A man and woman from China. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Pastel studies of a boy and a girl
A young girl kneeling on a cushion, holding out her hand and a young boy tucked up under his sheets in bed. Pastel drawings by Raymond Sheppard

Taoism - Exhibit in Lyon - Musee Guimet
An exhibit at the Musee Guimet in Lyon showing Chinese Taoist ceremony (China, Amoy)

Moroccan - Recif Man
Moroccan - A Recif man with a dyed pigtail and white tunic

America. The Chinese in San Francisco. A street scrivener or
Street scene with Chinese in traditional dress, one man seated with a wide brimmed hat and pigtail, writing letters for his customers

Symbolic cutting of pigtails in Shanghai, China
At Shanghai, 500 young men voluntarily relinquish their traditional pigtails, symbolising a new modernising spirit in China

Long hair, lady wearing conical hat, Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Pigtail: A Journey Through Chinese Culture and History" Step into the fascinating world of China with our captivating poster advertising China Tea. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Chinese traditions, starting with a glimpse into the courtroom drama depicted in "A Culprit before a Magistrate. " Witness justice being served as you explore plate 1 from The Punishments of China. Continue your exploration through time as you encounter the intriguing "Tell Tale" hand-colored engraving from 1832. Marvel at its intricate details that bring to life tales of old. Delve deeper into Chinese fashion with "A Viper Seller, " plate 46 from The Costume of China, engraved by J. Discover the elegance and uniqueness that define traditional attire. Transport yourself to Summer, 1917, through an oil on canvas masterpiece aptly titled "Summer. " Feel the warmth radiating from this artwork as it captures nature's beauty and serenity. And speaking of capturing attention, get ready for a surprise twist with "Dark Pigtail from behind. " This small image offers an unconventional perspective on tradition – Schwarzbezopfte von hinten indeed. Prepare to be spellbound by none other than Magician Chung Loo himself. Unleash your imagination as you witness his mesmerizing tricks unfold before your eyes. But not all stories are enchanting; some reveal historical struggles like those shown in "Chinese men having their pigtails cut off" during tumultuous times in 1911. Travel across continents to witness history unfold further with "Chinese Coolies leaving South Africa" in 1907. Experience their resilience and determination amidst adversity. Reflect upon cultural exchanges between nations through iconic images such as British Sailors C18 interacting with Chinese society. Finally, let us take you back to a pivotal moment captured within our collection - China/Cartoons/1898 - where humor meets social commentary. Appreciate how art can encapsulate the essence of a nation's spirit and aspirations.