Goat carried in funeral procession, outside Dairy Farm Company main depot, Hong Kong

Goat carried in funeral procession, outside Dairy Farm Company main depot, Hong Kong

Collection

Davidson, Francis

Identifier

RD-s113

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: RD-s113. Sign on building in background for “THE DAIRY [...] BUTCHER POULTRY […].”  This is the main depot of the Dairy Farm Company, on the corner of Wyndham Street and Lower Albert Road, Hong Kong. In the background: the Bishops House, Hong Kong Anglican Church (Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui).

Caption on photograph

Chinese Funeral – VII / Roast goat – “chow” for spirit on journey. / I would prefer to starve!

Location

Hong Kong

Estimated Date

1921-1923

Tags

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph