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China: Mrs Wilkinson's School for the Blind, Foochow / Fuzhou, Edward Bangs Drew (1843 - 1924), 1905

China: Mrs Wilkinson's School for the Blind, Foochow / Fuzhou, Edward Bangs Drew (1843 - 1924), 1905

Edward Bangs Drew (1843 - 1924) joined the Chinese Maritime Customs Service in 1864 after earning his BA degree from Harvard. In 1868, Drew was appointed a Commissioner of the Service, a position he held for decades.

During that time he collected photographs that document clothing, customs, and daily life in 19th century China, and of Drew's life and career, including family and social gatherings, public appearances, and events and ceremonies.

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