Spinning silk floss into thread
(1933-1946); printed (1970s)
Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
15.2 × 20.4 cm (image) 15.8 × 21.0 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Professor Wang Gungwu in memory of Margaret Wang, 2024
© Harvard-Yenching Library. Originals held by the Harvard-Yenching Library, Harvard University
Gallery location
Special Exhibitions Gallery
Ground Level, NGV International
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