Accession No

1985.36.5


Description

Postcard. One of six postcards depicting Chinese activities. Entitled 'Chaise à porteurs: Open-sedan chair'.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China


Period


Source

Lumley, U. (Miss) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1985.36.5


Cultural Affliation


Material

Paper; Paint; ?Cardboard


Local Term


Measurements

137mm x 1mm x 91mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Six postcards depicting Chinese activities
Event Date 1985
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (Field collection)
Found: Northern China
Event Date 7/1/1994
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
One of six postcards. This example is titled 'Chaise à porteurs: Open sedan-chair'. Depicted is a man in a purple robe with green trousers, seated in a sedan chair that is being carried by four individuals. The attendants each wear brightly coloured robes with black and red caps on their heads. Hand painted, with a single line of Chinese text in the top right corner.
Event Date 27/9/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:284934

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