The Bund, Shanghai, festooned for the Duke of Connaught’s visit
Collection
Identifier
BL01-05
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: BL01-05. The Bund had been decorated to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Connaught to Shanghai in April 1890. The banner reads: "天明以露兩含英國之春長艷華" (approximate translation: Dew at twilight and the spring in England are always beautiful). Buildings, from left to right: China Merchants; Brand Bros., and Hongkong and Shanghai Bank (No 12 The Bund).
Caption in album or on mount
China Merchants, Brand Bros. and Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.
Location
Date
Tuesday 8 April 1890
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
