The wife of a local silversmith selling various jewelry at an open market in the small town of Yunnanyi. The soldier in his cotton-padded uniform has selected an enameled pendant. Brooches, necklaces, bracelets, hair pins, ear and finger rings, all of silver are displayed on the blanket. In the foreground the customary assortment of a toothpick, ear, nose, and nail cleaners and a scratcher worn suspended from the neck by older men as a sign of dignity.

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The wife of a local silversmith selling various jewelry at an open market in the small town of Yunnanyi. The soldier in his cotton-padded uniform has selected an enameled pendant. Brooches, necklaces, bracelets, hair pins, ear and finger rings, all of silver are displayed on the blanket. In the foreground the customary assortment of a toothpick, ear, nose, and nail cleaners and a scratcher worn suspended from the neck by older men as a sign of dignity.

ca. 1944-1945

John Gutmann

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Photographer
John Gutmann
Title
The wife of a local silversmith selling various jewelry at an open market in the small town of Yunnanyi. The soldier in his cotton-padded uniform has selected an enameled pendant. Brooches, necklaces, bracelets, hair pins, ear and finger rings, all of silver are displayed on the blanket. In the foreground the customary assortment of a toothpick, ear, nose, and nail cleaners and a scratcher worn suspended from the neck by older men as a sign of dignity.
Date
ca. 1944-1945
Object Type
Photograph
Medium
gelatin silver print
Dimensions
260 x 327 mm (10 1/4 x 12 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John Gutmann in honor of Dr. Walter Heil
Accession Number
2000.119.2.101

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