Arthur de Carle Sowerby Papers, 1904-1954 and undated
Physical Description:
25 lantern slides
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 34
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Lantern slides
Place:
China
Date Range:
1904-1954
Start Date:
1904
End Date:
1954
Abstract:
Lantern slides document the field work of Arthur Sowerby during hunting expeditions in China (undated) as well as miscellaneous images. Subject matter covers terrain (desert, rock outcroppings), men on a boat, caravan of trucks in desert, unidentified archaeological ruins, local inhabitants in traditional dress, sailing vessels (junks) in various locations including in port, local inhabitants sailing and working in port, and unidentified individuals at waterfall and coastline.
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