Pigtail Series 1

San Francisco officials thought that enforcing the Pigtail Ordinance, which threatened to cut off the long, braided ponytails of Chinese immigrants, would deter overcrowding in jails and discourage further Chinese immigration to the United States, driven by anti-Chinese sentiments. Furthermore, this would have significantly affected Chinese immigrants, as keeping their queue was the only way to secure their chance of returning to China.  Exhibited at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago 2025. Medium: Charcoal on kraft paper. Dimensions: 24" X 36". Frame 24"X36" Contemporary 1" wood frame paired with non-reflective and shatterproof acrylic lends the piece a refined, museum-quality presentation. Hand-made in the USA. Customization available upon request. Connect with Rich Lo.