William Cartwright
Collection
Identifier
Hv35-46
Copyright
© President and Fellows of Harvard College
Notes
Historical Photographs of China album reference: Hv35. Edward Bangs Drew album of carte-de-visite portraits. General note: Title from album caption. Subject: William Cartwright joined the Chinese Maritime Customs Service in 1863 and shortly afterward became Secretary to the Inspector General. He served in various capacities before being appointed commissioner in 1873 and held this position until his retirement in 1895. Provenance: Purchased from Lucy Drew, 1949. Access to original photographs and albums in the Edward Bangs Drew Collection is restricted. Photographs and images from the collection may be reproduced only with written permission. Contact the Harvard-Yenching Library for permissions and fees.
Estimated Date
1869
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
Repository
Harvard-Yenching Library, USA
