An authentic vintage group photograph featuring the entire staff and faculty of the Shanghai Public Hospital (公立上海醫院). Dated April 1923 (Republic of China Year 12, 民國十二年四月), this historical photo offers a rare glimpse into early modern Chinese medical history, institutional staff, and vintage fashion/uniforms during the Republic era.
The photograph comes mounted on its original studio card stock, bearing the red maker's mark stamp from the " 時新 " (Shi Xin) photo studio located on Xin Beimen Main Street (新北門大街).
Key Details & Translation
Banner Inscription (Top of Photograph, Read Right to Left):
Chinese: 公立上海醫院全院攝影 民國十二年四月
English Translation: "Group Photo of the Entire Shanghai Public Hospital — April, Republic of China Year 12 (1923)"
Studio Stamp Marking (Bottom Right Corner):
Chinese: 時新 立渡 新北門大街
Location: Modern/Historical Shanghai Studio Mark
Date: April 1923
Subject Matter: Group portrait showing medical staff, nurses in white lab coats/uniforms, and administrators/faculty in traditional Chinese gown/jacket attire and Western suits.
Format: Gelatin silver photographic print mounted on original heavy cardboard border.
Condition Report
Photograph: Clear contrast and crisp image details across all faces. Minor silvering and light age-related tones consistent with vintage prints from the 1920s.
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