Label Art of the Chinese World, 1890-1976, 9780764340314
Hardcover
Vintage Chinese labels: art, culture, and a consumer’s world revealed.

Label Art of the Chinese World, 1890-1976

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  • Hardcover

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    27 June 2012

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Summary

A Glimpse into the Past: Label Art of the Chinese World, 1890-1976

Enticing, eye-catching, and artistic, the graphic art of product labels from years past also offers clues to understanding the contemporary culture and ways of life of everyday consumers. Here is a showcase of remarkable packaging and advertising art created from 1890 through 1976, primarily in Canton, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau, and other cities of large Chinese populations.

Included are more than 400 differ…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780764340314
ISBN-10:076434031X
Author:Andrew S. Cahan
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:27 June 2012
Weight:957g
Dimensions:279mm x 216mm
About The Author

Andrew S. Cahan

Andy Cahan’s interest in Chinese culture began at an early age and evolved into a lifetime passion for unearthing and collecting its printed ephemera. Cahan lives in North Carolina and makes his living as a cabinet builder and woodworker.

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