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A Chinese woman of the early 20th century CE with feet made smaller by the ancient practice of foot-binding. (From 'Women Of All Nations' published by Underwood & Underwood, 1911)
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Artist, U. (2017, September 26). Woman with Bound Feet. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7336/woman-with-bound-feet/
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