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Postmaster (right) with one of the head lamas.
Postmaster (right) with one of the head lamas.
Object Number 56-55-60/15865.1.274
Display Title Postmaster (right) with one of the head lamas.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Mongolia / (Alashan - / Wang Yeh Fu) / Gift of Frederick R. Wulsin / 1927)" Verso: "1180-Photo by Frederick R. Wulsin / Negative #26236-A / China / Inner / Mongolia - Alashan - Wang Yeh Fu / One of the head Lamas in the big temple of / Wang Yeh Fu, with Mr. Mung, a local capitalist, / and the postmaster. Mongolia. / "Wang Yeh Fu, A Native Capitol in / Mongolia". LMR April. 1924 / Rec'd Feb 25 1924"
Department Photographic
Date 1923
Artist Frederick R. Wulsin
Culture
  • Mongolian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Mongolia / <State> / <County> / Alashan
Additional Geographic Terms Wang Yeh Fu
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.7475 × 9.2075 cm (4 5/8 × 3 5/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Frederick R. Wulsin

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