Class for learning surveying techniques, Teng Chow Fu, China, ca. 1890-1900

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Title: Class for learning surveying techniques, Teng Chow Fu, China, ca. 1890-1900
Published / Created: 1890-1900
Publication Place: China, Asia
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
From the collection of the Hartwell family, two generations of American Baptist missionaries serving in China between 1858 and the 1940s.
Photo shows class in surveying taught by Mason Wells (extreme left) at Teng Chow Fu. Wells later married niece of Calvin Mateer. A brother of Wells, who also was a missionary in China, married Grace Corbett (daughter of Hunter Corbett) - Photo was taken before 1900. The men in the class are posed behind three surveying instruments.
Extent: 15 x 20 cm

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