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Museum purchase, 1979.46.21
The Chinese College at Hartford, Connecticut
Museum purchase, 1979.46.21

The Chinese College at Hartford, Connecticut

Artist (American, 1840 - 1894)
Artist (American, 1854-1931)
Subject (Chinese, 1828 - 1912)
Publisher (American, 1857 - 1916)
DateMay 18, 1878
MediumPrint; wood engraving on wove paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 16 x 11in. (40.6 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionWood-engraved illustration from Harper's Weekly, May 18, 1878.

The Chinese Educational Mission was a program sponsored by the Chinese government to enable Chinese students to obtain training in western science, technology and military affairs.

.21a - Two-story center gabled house surrounded by trees. Two men who appear to be in Chinese dress stand in the driveway.

.21b - Portrait of a Chinese man, Yung Wing, with a mustache. He is wearing a jacket.

.21c - Interior of a room with several men, some of whom appear to be Chinese. Two men have long queues or braids. Some sit at tables. A gas light fixture hangs from the ceiling.

.21d - Several Chinese boys are seated at desks or standing. A Chinese man with a long queue or braid and wearing eyeglasses sits at a desk with a book that appears to be written in Chinese. Framed pictures are on the wall. A gas light fixture hangs from the ceiling.

.21e - Three Chinese men in an interior. Two have mustaches or beards. A table and chairs are in the room. Framed pictures are on the walls. A gas light fixture hangs from the ceiling.

.21f - Three-story Second Empire building with a mansard roof and cupola. People are on the porch and steps. The building in the background is probably a carriage house or barn. Several men, some of whom appear to be Chinese, are on the sidewalk. Trees are in the yard.

Object number1979.46.21
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