Lithograph of Boxer Rebellion American Proclamation, 1900

Item Details

S.C Wah (Chinese, Early 20th Century)
American Proclamation (Boxer Rebellion, American), 1900
Lithograph on paper
Signed in plate within the composition

Wah, S.C American Proclamation urging the Chinese population in Tientsin to remain calm: lettered ‘by Order of the Guard of the American Troops in the South East Quarter, July 22, 1900.’ Lithographic Chinese proclamation with a short pigeon English translation, printed on local paper. Composed by the Chinese scholar S.C. Wah, Chinese interpreter to the USMC, and written on behalf of the US Marines occupying part of the South East Quarter of Tientsin (Foreign Settlements) after the city had fallen to the International troops of the Eight Nation Alliance.
A rare printed proclamation issued by USMC troops in occupation of Tientsin, after the battle of Tientsin, July 13-14 1900. The proclamation urges the population to keep calm and by hanging this proclamation on their houses, they accepted the protection of the USMC.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- minor abrasions to the edges and surface of the frame; significant toning of the paper; creases, tears, and scratches throughout the print; significant stains throughout the composition, predominately to the left edge and lower right corner; wear to frame.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; visible image measures 48" W x 21" H.

Item #

ITMG721520