Paper figures and a paper pavilion to be burnt at a funeral

Paper figures and a paper pavilion to be burnt at a funeral

Collection

Maxwell Family

Identifier

Mx02-077

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Mx02-077. Cadbury Research Library archive finding number: DA26/2/2/1 (John Preston Maxwell Papers). The paper figures of spirit servants are Jade Girl (Jade Lady; Jade Maiden) and Golden Boy. See Hv10-088 and Mx03-106.

Caption in album or on mount

Paper erection to be burnt to the dead.

Estimated Date

1902

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

Repository

Cadbury Research Library (Special Collections), University of Birmingham