Two Chinese women stand or kneel at an altar on stage in a Chinese theater in San Francisco (Marin County), California. One woman wears a mourning robe. Shows men spectators with narrow-brimmed hats in the audience. A scene in a burial ground shows Chinese men, women and children around a fire used to burn funeral offerings. Men smoke pipes.
Description
1 print : wood engraving, image and text ; 40 x 28 cm. (16 x 11 in.)
Subject
Chinese--California--San Francisco--19th century; San Francisco (Calif.)--19th century; Funeral rites and ceremonies--California--San Francisco--19th century; Interiors--California--San Francisco--19th century; Theaters--California--San Francisco--19th century; Theatrical productions--California--San Francisco--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711004072
Notes
Article printed on tear sheet describes the images.; Tear sheet consists of page 77, removed from Harper's weekly.; Title printed on tear sheet.; R7110040728
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