Madame Boppe at the grave side of Auguste Boppe, Beijing

Madame Boppe at the grave side of Auguste Boppe, Beijing

Collection

Richard Family

Identifier

EH01-341

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: EH01-341. Auguste Boppe (1862-1921) died on 17 May 1921, following an operation for appendicitis. The service was at the Roman Catholic Peitang Cathedral (Pei-Tang, Pei Tang; Beitang; North Cathedral; 北堂), Peking (Beijing). EH01-338, EH01-339 and EH01-340.

Caption in album or on mount

Funeral of Monsieur Boppe / H.E. The French Minister & Doyen of Diplomatic Corps / May 1921 / Madame Boppe at the grave side.

Location

Beijing

Date

May 1921

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph