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Gerald V. Browns album : Tientsin, China.
AAS ARC 2000/85
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Title:

Gerald V. Browns album: Tientsin, China

Creator/Contributor:

Browns, Gerald V., creator

Abstract:

The album (196 p.), compiled by Gerald V. Browns while stationed in the American barracks at Tientsin, China during the years of 1928 to 1931, contains 755 black and white photographs and 23 hand-colored photographs, with hand-drawn captions and illustrations. The majority of photographs are of Tientsin and surrounding areas with various themes: the military, international troops, railyards, villagers, merchants, country scenes, wedding and funeral processions, including Sun Yat-sen, and makers of Chinese history, including Chang Tso-lin. Also includes Peking historical landmarks and temples.

Date:

1928-1931 (issued)

Subject:

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Soldiers -- China -- Photographs
Soldiers -- United States -- Photographs
China -- Social life and customs -- 1912-1949 -- Pictorial works
Tianjin (China) -- Pictorial works
Tianjin (China) -- Social life and customs
Beijing (China) -- Pictorial works

Note:

Gerald V. Browns was a United States military serviceman stationed in China during the years 1928 to 1931.

Type:

graphic

Physical Description:

photoprint
1 album (778 photographic prints) : 755 b&w, 23 hand colored.

Language:

English
Chinese

Identifier:

AAS ARC 2000/85

Origin:

California