Props for a parade display about cholera, Fuzhou, Fujian, China, ca. 1911-1913

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Title: Props for a parade display about cholera, Fuzhou, Fujian, China, ca. 1911-1913
Creator: Gold, Ralph G.
Published / Created: 1911-1913
Publication Place: Fukien, China, Asia
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The tall figure represents death from cholera. He stalked silently ahead of the floats. The bewhiskered man represents a citizen of Foochow who has made a study of the causes of cholera and the methods of preventions. He associates with cholera but is not afraid of him. [now Fuzhou] Two people are in costumes for a parade to educate the public about sanitation issues.
Extent: 16.2 x 11 cm

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