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341.
Mountain peaks and gorge, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

Published / Created:
between 1900 and 1920
Call Number:
RG 82
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 73
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Water is shown rushing thorugh a mountain ravine. Three unusual peaks and a narrow waterfall below can be seen in the background.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Mountains; Rivers
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Mountain peaks and gorge, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

343.
Theatre performance outside temple, Sichuan, China, 1927

Published / Created:
between 1900 and 1920
Call Number:
RG 82
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 73
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Theatricals in temple courtyard - 1927." Actors are seen on a makeshift stage in front of a large crowd gathered to watch the performance.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Theatrical performances
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Theatre performance outside temple, Sichuan, China, 1927

344.
Village street scene, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

Published / Created:
between 1900 and 1920
Call Number:
RG 82
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 73
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Typical village street." Clothes hang from a line draped across a village street while animals are seen wandering freely near shops. A large stone arch spans the main street.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Rural areas;
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Village street scene, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

345.
Buddhist deity, Mt. Emei, Sichuan, China, 1906

Published / Created:
between 1900 and 1920
Call Number:
RG 82
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 73
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"The great idol at Da O Si. Called Pu Shien [Pu Hsien], the All Virtuous. One of the three daughters of Buddha. Mt. Omei [Mt. Emei], W. China. Idols covered with gold leaf. R.C.R. W.E. M. photo. 1906." The idol is shown seated on a dais with censers and incense for offerings at her feet.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Buddhism; Religious practice; Customs and traditions
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Buddhist deity, Mt. Emei, Sichuan, China, 1906

346.
Landed airplane draws crowd, Sichuan China, ca.1900-1920

Published / Created:
between 1900 and 1920
Call Number:
RG 82
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 73
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Crowd around plane when landed." Many people are shown gathered to view an airplane on the ground. A propeller blade is prominently depicted above the heads of the crowd. Sailing vessels on a river can be seen in the background.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Transport
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Landed airplane draws crowd, Sichuan China, ca.1900-1920

348.
Footbridge over gorge, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

Published / Created:
between 1900 and 1920
Call Number:
RG 82
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 74
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Pole-and-turf bridge in border country, toward Tibet." A man is shown on a footbridge that spans a high narrow gorge.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Bridges; Rivers
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Footbridge over gorge, Sichuan, China, ca.1900-1920

349.
Rocks used for tracking vessels along river, Chongqing, China, ca.1900-1920

Published / Created:
between 1900 and 1920
Call Number:
RG 82
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 74
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Crevices worn in rock by tracking rope. American Dispensary. Chungking, China." A ruler marks one of the concavities on the river bank rocks. The troughs in the rough rocks are polished smooth by the rope. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Rivers; Transport
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Rocks used for tracking vessels along river, Chongqing, China, ca.1900-1920

350.
Moving freight, Chongqing, China, ca.1900-1920

Published / Created:
between 1900 and 1920
Call Number:
RG 82
Container / Volume:
Box 5 | Folder 74
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
"Down river junk- Loaded. American Dispensary, Chungking, China." A junk is show filled to capacity with goods and people on a river. Long oars can be seen in and above the water. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Inland water transport; Rivers
Found in:
Yale Divinity Library > Moving freight, Chongqing, China, ca.1900-1920