China Catalogue of the Collection of Chinese Exhibits at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition - St. Louis, 1904

Aug 22, 2026

This document is a catalogue of Chinese exhibits featured at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in St. Louis in 1904. It details the collection of Chinese materials and artifacts that were on display at the exposition, providing an organizational framework and listing of these items. The catalogue is part of the Charles William Wason Collection on China and the Chinese, a significant collection gifted by Charles William Wason, Class of 1876, to the Cornell University Library. The document's origin is noted as the Cornell University Library, and it is indicated that there are no known copyright restrictions in the United States regarding its use. The catalog serves as a historical record of Chinese cultural and artistic representation at a major international exposition, offering insights into what was presented to the public at the time.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages406

Reading Time10 h 25 min

AccessFree to download

CHARLES WILLIAM WASON COLLECTION

CHINA AND THE CHINESE

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What is the main subject of this document?

This document is a catalogue of Chinese exhibits from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, 1904.

Who donated the collection to Cornell University Library?

The collection was a gift from Charles William Wason, Class of 1876.

Are there any copyright restrictions on this book?

According to the information provided, there are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text.

Aug 22, 2026

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