Description: NIne (9) early original vintage photographs showing the life of a United States Diplomat and his family in China. All the views seems to have been taken at their residence in China. In the 1920’s, Americans in the Far East had gained most favored nation status, enjoying any privileges given others by treaty. This would have profound effect on the lives of Americans in China . Through 'extra territoriality' they would enjoy the same personal rights and guarantees as if they had been at their own firesides in the United States; Chinese law could not touch them anywhere in China. Concessions and foreign settlements had been established which were in practically every sense of the word a piece of of the sovereign territory of the country concerned, and in which the controlling foreign powers retained the rights of policing and governing, delegated to a council of resident merchants." American commercial interests were ever small players in China. In the 1920s and 1930s American interests were responsible for only 12% of the export traffic emanating from China. Photographs measure 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches and are excellent condition with the exception of the last party scene photo with a crease on the left side (see scans). There are no other bends, tears, or creases and the images are sharp and have strong tones with good contrast and clarity. Backs have no writing except one with a note about what she is wearing. Please email with any questions and please "VIEW SELLERS OTHER ITEMS". Thanks. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 45 USD
Location: Greenbrae, California
End Time: 2025-01-21T01:32:18.000Z
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Original/Reprint: Original Print
Date of Creation: 1920-1929
Photo Type: Gelatin Silver
Subject: AMERICAN DIPLOMAT & FAMILY IN CHINA
Color: Black & White
Framing: Unframed
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7")
Region of Origin: Asia
Type: Photograph
