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This photograph from Child's series on late Qing dynasty wedding customs, shows a courtyard arranged to serve as the space for a wedding reception. 'Every possible acquaintance and friend is invited to the feast', writes Child; such celebrations affirmed the importance of family ties in Chinese culture. [Photo provided by Stephan Loewentheil Historical Photography of China Collection] |
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