Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Ru-s082.  A photograph used as a Christmas card, with a message written on the back, dated 5 December 1934 and sent by Kuo Shao Tsung to Colonel Ruxton.

Caption in album or on mount

My dear Colonel I wish you a Merry Xmas and a prosperous 1935.  This is my office an old [...] built a thousand years ago! Tang Dynasty's Yamen.  I regret very much having been deprived of the pleasure of seeing you in Shanghai.  Hope Mrs Ruxton and your good self are in the best of health. Sincerely Kuo Shao Tsung. 5/12/34.

Estimated Date

1934

Tags

• building
• architecture
• garden
• house
• office
• yamen
• Ruxton

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

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