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Lot # 506: 1920's "Brutal Punishments for Criminals in China" Wearing Huge Head Restraints

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 4 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "March Collectors Auction 2020",
which ran from 3/16/2020 4:45 PM to
3/28/2020 8:00 PM



Large 1920's silver gelatin photograph of Chinese criminals being forced to wear large wooden head restraints as part of a chain gang in Soochow. Issued by Underwood and Underwood and stamped on the back with a full paper caption as well, this is undated but appears to be a late 1920's work based on the size and stamps.

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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