Goat carried in funeral procession, outside Dairy Farm Company main depot, Hong Kong

Goat carried in funeral procession, outside Dairy Farm Company main depot, Hong Kong

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: RD-s113. Sign on building in background for “THE DAIRY [...] BUTCHER POULTRY […].”  This is the main depot of the Dairy Farm Company, on the corner of Wyndham Street and Lower Albert Road, Hong Kong. In the background: the Bishops House, Hong Kong Anglican Church (Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui).

Caption on photograph

Chinese Funeral – VII / Roast goat – “chow” for spirit on journey. / I would prefer to starve!

Location

Hong Kong

Estimated Date

1921-1923

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Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

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