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A Late 19th Century Chinese American Sailor's Souvenir

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Description: A Late 19th Century Chinese American Sailor's Souvenir: These souvenirs were made by the Chinese for American sailors visiting Chinese ports. This example is made from silk thread and retains it's original vibrant colours. It is still in the original maple wood frame although it would have been sold unframed and framed whren the sailor returned to America.
Dimensions: Height:  (inches)  Width:  (inches)  Depth: (inches) Circa: 1890