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Embroidered robe, 1934

 Item — Box: Shared Odd Shape Box 1, Object: 1

Content Description

From the Collection:

Approximately 1,270 black and white photos of Peiping (Beijing), Soochow (Suzhou), Nanking (Nanjing), Shanghai, the Great Wall of China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Tsinanfu (Jinan), as well as of the ocean journey via San Francisco, Hawaii, and Yokohama, from 1933 to 1934. Most prints are approximately 3.25 by 4.75 inches. 496 of the prints are thumbnail sized, approximately 1.25 by 1.5 inches, which mostly correspond to the larger prints and have descriptions written on verso.

Most of photos of China were used as reference photos for the set and production design of The Good Earth (1937). These include photos of architecture and landmarks such as the Ming Dynasty tombs in Nanjing, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace in Beijing, as well as street scenes. Other photos depict Cully and the rest of The Good Earth's overseas film crew shooting and posing at landmarks.

Two postcards from Beijing and the Great Wall of China written to Russell Cully Jr.

The Good Earth souvenir program from the theatrical release of the film.

Embroidered three-quarters length robe from 1934.

Correspondence between Angi Ma Wong and Suellen Cheng regarding donation.

Dates

  • 1934

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers and to the public for access. Please contact the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.56 Linear Feet (1 3-inch flat file box and one 30x18x6 box.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California Repository

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