The Bund, Shanghai, en fête for the Duke of Connaught’s visit

The Bund, Shanghai, en fête for the Duke of Connaught’s visit

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: BL01-06. The Bund had been decorated to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Connaught to Shanghai on 8 April 1890. The banner reads: "GOD BLESS OUR NOBLE GUESTS". Buildings from left to right: Hongkong and Shanghai Bank (No. 12 The Bund) ; Custom House (No. 13 The Bund); and the Chartered Mercantile Bank.

Caption in album or on mount

Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. Custom House, and Chartered Mercantile Bank.

Location

Shanghai

Date

Tuesday 8 April 1890

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

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