Rare Antique Albumen Chinese Men Long Fingernails 1800s Photo miss peregrine its clasp hardware is present

its clasp hardware is present

Dimensions of the frame is 6" x 4

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Fireman with a "1" belt buckle

Rare Antique Albumen Chinese Men Long Fingernails 1800s Photo miss peregrine its clasp hardware is presentOriginal albumen photograph of two young Chinese men. men and women from the upper classes, especially literati, grew their nails long as a symbol of wealth: Long nails indicated that their owners did not have to do manual labor. The are unidentified. The 5. 25" x 3. 75" photo is on a medium weight mount (6. 5" x 4. 75") with blank back. The piece is in overall very good antique condition. Very nice details and contrast.