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Chen Chhoi, Chinese Cook

c. 1888
Overview

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Chen Chhoi mounted in an oval, card frame. Chen is wearing a loose, dark, collarless garment with button and loop closing, on the chest of which appears to be an attached parchment bearing several Chinese characters. The front of his head is shaved and remaining hair is drawn back.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--98-664
Item type
Photographs
Themes
People
Social History
Material
Negatives
Inscriptions and markings

On the back of original was the following: [Chen Chhoi 7611/91], some Chinese symbols in black ink and, in blue biro [Cook for 4 bachelors/living Goldsworthy Rd/Claremont about 1888-1890].

Year
c. 1888
Links to additional resources
Claremont Museum. [www.claremont.wa.gov.au]
Last modified
Tuesday, 23 July, 2024
Completeness
83
Rights category
Life of creator +70 years
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Rights holder
Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
Town of Claremont Museum

Town of Claremont Museum

Chen Chhoi, Chinese Cook 1888
Chen Chhoi, Chinese Cook 1888
Source: Claremont Museum 98.664

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