Widow's arches over street, Shaoxing, Khejiang, China, ca. 1930-1940

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Title: Widow's arches over street, Shaoxing, Khejiang, China, ca. 1930-1940
Published / Created: 1930-1940
Publication Place: China, Asia
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Background of photo shows widow's arches. These arches were constructed by wealthy families if a widow remained true to the spirit of her dead husband. A man pulling a ricksha is on the road in front of the widow's arch.
From the collection of the Hartwell family, two generations of American Baptist missionaries serving in China between 1858 and the 1940s.
Extent: 12 x 7 cm

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