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The old lady who ran the opium den that I visited. She was not averse to a pipe herself when business was slack

The old lady who ran the opium den that I visited. She was not averse to a pipe herself when business was slack
 (1933-1946); printed (1970s)

Medium
gelatin silver photograph
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
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
18.2 × 20.1 cm (image) 19.9 × 21.8 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
Beijing, China
Accession Number
2024.944
Department
International Photography
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
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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