In Imperial China it was customary for individuals of high social standing to grow their fingernails to excessive lengths. The impractical length of the fingernails demonstrated that they had no functional use for their hands i.e. manual work. Women of the Imperial court would often adorn their fingernails with protective ornate guards.
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The Oddment Emporium
Historical FictionA book based on actual events, a collection of fantastically odd short stories, a cornucopia of eclectic delights with accompanying images on every page.
