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The Zhuangshi 妝史 "A History of adornment" is an encylopedia on women compiled by the Qing period 清 (1644-1911) scholar Tian Mo 田霡. The 2 juan "scrolls" long book was finsihed in 1725 and included 5 chapters covering all important aspects of the life of women in the traditional upper society. The book quotes from a lot of sources, from the Confucian Classics to histories and miscellaneous writings.
Source:
Zhao Hankun 趙含坤 (2005). Zhongguo leishu 中國類書, p. 401. Shijiazhuang: Hebei renmin chubanshe.
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1. 衣服 Yifu Clothes
2. 髮髻 Faji Hairdress
3. 奩飾 Lianshi Jewellery
4. 脂粉 Zhifen Cosmetics
5. 眉唇 Meichun Eyebrows and lips
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