Chinese Baptist Church group portrait


Permanent ID:
11761
Date:
circa 1920
Image Description:
Group portrait of men, two women, and a child, outside of the First Chinese Baptist Church, in Chinatown. Chinese charachters are highlighted out at the bottom of the photograph, below the row of men sitting. The right flag in the window, crossed with the American flag, is the first flag of the Republic of China, which was used from 1912 to 1928 mainly in northeastern China.
Inscription:
349/37 (Verso)
Address:
1006 Race Street, Philadelphia
Format:
Gelatin Silver Print
Dimensions:
Width: 24 cm, Height: 19 cm (image)
Collection:
Yam Tong Hoh papers
Related Person or Organization:
First Chinese Baptist Church, Philadelphia PA (Manufacturer)