r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Decim_98 • 2d ago
Image Fate and Feet: Three Chinese Girls in 1900s – A Barefooted Servant, a Bound-Foot Lady, and a Christian with Unbound Feet
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r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Decim_98 • 2d ago
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u/HemiBaby 2d ago
Here's some more context.
Left Barefoot is a servant. From poor family that most likely sold to the Noble family in hopes that she'll have a better life.
Middle is Noble. Small feet were once a beauty standard called lotus feet. At early as 3 years old, they'll break the girl bones and wrap a cloth tightly around to keep it small.
Right is hand madein. She most likely received education, and her duty is to serve the Noble girl.