2004.1.21

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18-Feb-32
10 in HIGH x 8 in WIDE
(25.40 cm HIGH x 20.32 cm WIDE)
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
2004.1.21






Notes from back of photo: Mrs. Joe Shoong of Oakland, President of Fidelis Coterie Club that is aiding Refugees in Shanghai. Feb. 18, 1932. Woman seated in upholstered chair looking at camera doing needlework. She is in Chinese silk coat/dress with flower pattern, weaing a large ring on each hand and a watch on her left wrist. Her hair is is in waves close to the head. Wall behind has wallpaper with a floral pattern and a heat register near the floor. There is a panel with three buttons just to the firt of her head. .

Used: Oakland Tribune

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