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Hearst Museum object titled Washbasin, accession number 9-23858, described as Enamel washbasin. Manufactured as a prize for the Socialist Labor Competition, the white-ground basin is stenciled in the center with a character “Prize” (奖jiang); the interior wall is inscribed “Socialist Labor Competition, Lanzhou Enamel Factory (社会主义劳动竞赛 兰州搪瓷厂 Shehui zhuyi laodong jingsai Lanzhou tangci chang (赛is written in a simplified form that is no longer in use). Acquisition data: Beijing
Hearst Museum object titled Wedding invitation, accession number 9-21364a-c, described as Invitation to a wedding [a-c]. “We respectfully request your illustrious attendance at the wedding of our eldest son n.n. and fourth daughter n.n. on (date according to the official and the old calendar). We have prepared refreshments. Sincerely, N.N.; N.N. (parents of the bride and groom). The ceremony will take place at n.n. (place) at (hour) new (official) time” 24.8 x 11.8 cm; envelope 26 x 13 cm. The “badly chewed-up” red envelope indicated the meeting point for joint transportation to the out-of-town wedding.
Hearst Museum object titled Wire prop for hair, accession number 9-21336, described as Wire prop for hair. Black thread-wound wire prop for hair bun for women. Oval with three wires across lengthwise, two vertically. All wires bound to frame with tape. Overall length: 10.5 cm; height: 4 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Woodcut, accession number 9-21437, described as Woodcut poster of the official spirit of the land of fortunate and virtuous officers. 14.8 X 24.7 cm. Red imprint over inscription: a canopy. The acolyte at left holds a 'ju-i” scepter (“as you wish”); the other a cane. Two officials in front. Flanking poster: strips of paper money to be burned in courtyard on New Year’s eve, mounted upside down. 5.5 X 22 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Woodcut, accession number 9-21435, described as Woodcut of the god of the earth for family shrine at New Year’s. (Mounted in USA in 1975). The god and his wife in pre-Manchu costume with three offerings and an incense burner before them. 14 X 15.6 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Woodcut poster, accession number 9-21450, described as Woodcut poster of the venerable spirit of the Yin principle in the moon palace, for burning at New Year’s Eve. 16 x 25.6 cm. Acolyte on left holds the moon disc with the cinnamon tree and the rabbit, the other: a fan. All stands on clouds. Over inscription, red imprint of a canopy. Flanking poster: strips of paper money to be burnt in courtyard on New Year’s Eve. 6.5 x 22 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Woodcut poster, accession number 9-21438, described as Woodcut poster of the god of increased happiness and wealth. 14.8 X 25 cm. Two acolytes hold fans behind the enthroned god. Two officials in front. Over the inscription: red imprint: Dragon Hall. Flanking the poster, two strips of paper money to be burned in courtyard on New Year’s Eve. Turquoise and red seal dots. 5.5 x 22 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Woodcut poster, accession number 9-21443, described as Woodcut poster of the Lord of the department of fate and fortune. Above inscription: red imprint of a canopy. 14 x 24 cm. Flanking the poster: two strips of paper money to be burned in courtyard on New Year’s Eve. 5.6 x 22.7 cm. (Mounted in USA.)
Hearst Museum object titled Woodcut poster, accession number 9-21441, described as Woodcut poster of all the spirits. The mounted primus in the imperial examinations under a canopy, the official, and the happily retired scholar with his 'ju-i’ scepter ('as you wish’). Above: red imprint of a canopy. 15 x 24.8 cm. Flanking the poster: two strips of paper money to be burned in courtyard on New Year’s Eve. 5.7 x 22.6 cm. (Mounted in USA, upside down).
Hearst Museum object titled Woodcut poster, accession number 9-21442, described as Woodcut poster spirit for raising the coffin. Above inscription: red imprint of a canopy. 15 x 24 cm. Left: a strip of paper money to be burned in courtyard on New Year’s Eve. 5.6 x 22.3 cm.

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