Maker unknown :[Chinese textile relating to Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society). Yellow cotton inscribed with Chinese characters. Late 19th or early 20th century].

Reference
F-076
Description

Chinese calligraphy in black ink on a yellow cotton banner

For further information about the Chee Kung Tong and this collection, consult the publication that accompanied a National Library exhibition on the CKT: "Chee Kung Tong; the Hung League in New Zealand" (1991).

Quantity: 1 curio(s).

Physical Description: Ink on cotton, length ca 3 metres, width 755 mm

Additional description

Extremely fragile. To be removed from storage and viewed only in exceptional circumstances.

Alternative form available: Use colour transparencies at E-514-q

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required - Original may be viewed at the discretion of the Curator.
Part of
Chung, Doris, 1917-2017: Collection relating to the Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society) and Chinese in Wellington / Chinese textiles relating to Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society) 19th and 20th century
Format
1 curio(s), Works of art, Textile art (Visual works), Banners, Calligraphy, Ink on cotton, length ca 3 metres, width 755 mm
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