Chinese Joss House, Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.

CHSA-04364 (front)

CHSA-04364 (front)

Name/Title

Chinese Joss House, Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.

Entry/Object ID

CHSA-04364

Scope and Content

Color. Photo. SF; Joss House: Side view of a ornate altar that has engraved etchings, there are incense burners on the table with vases of flowers on the end, behind the altar is another ornate altar. Front: Caption: "549. Chinese Joss House, Chinatown Francisco, Cal." Back: Postmark: "Oakland, Calif. Dec 7 1920 11:30 AM", stamped in black. Stamp: A green one cent stamp with a side picture of George Washington, "U.S. Postage, 1 Cent 1." Addressee: Miss L. M English Optic Club Southbridge Mass." Message: "Dec. 6, 20. Dear friend: We are sure having some rain tonight, its pouring. We might be able to use row boats in the morning. It was quite gloomy all day, very cold. Nice night to sit by the fire and read the topics of the day. What kind of weather are you having, hope that its not severe. Best Wishes." Old Accession #: D)-

Dimensions

Width

3-3/4 in