A police vehicle with a mounted machine gun, Shanghai
Collection
Identifier
Bi-s031
Copyright
© 2006 Historical Photographs of China
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Bi-s031. Rubber stamp on back of photograph: NORTH-CHINA DAILY NEWS, 17 THE BUND, SHANGHAI, CHINA. In the background: Shanghai Race Club racecourse. The photograph shows the front of a Shanghai Municipal Police ‘Reserve Unit’ (i.e. ‘riot squad’) van.
Caption on photograph
These vans are all fitted with all sorts of gadgets, Bells Syrens search lights, Th[...] Guns etc.
Location
Estimated Date
1935
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
