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A scene from a theatrical performance

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jamie Carstairs

This enigmatic photograph (Ar02-070) did not have a caption for it in the album owned by the Shanghai policeman William Armstrong (1867-1931, served SMP 1893-1927).  It surely depicts a scene from a theatrical performance?  Whilst the character with the fan … Continue reading →

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Boy with silk animal face hat, Kunming, 1945

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jamie Carstairs

Traditionally, animal face hats were made by a maternal grandmother for her grandson. The animal face – especially the large teeth and eyes – would frighten evil spirits away and so protect the infant. The fruit being sold at the … Continue reading →

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1925 on the Nanjing road Shanghai, Bicyles, natty dressers, revolution

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Robert Bickers

Another from Shanghai detective chief William Armstron’s albums. This is probably 1 June 1925, and it’s a view along the Nanjing road in Shanghai towards the Wing On department store. The crowd at the junction ahead are gathered around a … Continue reading →

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