Postcard, Chicago, Golden Temple of Jehol by Night, Chicago World's Fair

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Chinese Historical Society of America

CHSA-04698 (front)

CHSA-04698 (front)

Name/Title

Postcard, Chicago, Golden Temple of Jehol by Night, Chicago World's Fair

Entry/Object ID

CHSA-04698

Scope and Content

Color. Illus. Illinois; Chicago; 1933 Chicago's World Fair; Golden Temple of Jehol: A night scene where there is a 2 tiered roof temple with red poles and green trim, there are steps leading to the doors and one man on the steps and a couple walking there. Front: Caption: "WF-27 Golden Temple of Jehol By Night, Chicago World's Fair." "3A-H11." Back: Info. Text: "Golden Temple of Jehol, Replica of the celebrated Chinese Lama Temple is the gift to the Exposition of Vincent Bendix. The Golden Pavilion, seat of worship of the Manchu emperors, was copied faithfully by North Chinese architects and artisans, shipped in 28,000 pieces to Chicago and put together like the parts of some huge Chinese puzzle."; "WF-27 Max Rigot Selling Co., Chicago"; "C. T. Art-Colortone"; "1833 Century of Progress Chicago World's Fair 1933" Old Accession #: A)-

Dimensions

Width

5-3/4 in