A view of the Chinese Arch at Perth

An image showing 'ALB0319; The Cruise of H.M.S. "Ophir" 1901 - T.R.H.'s Duke and Duchess of York Cruise in H.M.S. "Ophir" - March to November 1901. Photo 90, The Chinese Citizens Arch. Perth.'

+ -

A view looking down a street in Perth of the Chinese Arch built for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York during their tour in 1901. The Chinese Arch was built at St Georges Terrace and featured coloured paper lanterns, banners and dragons made by the local Chinese community. The banner above the main arch states 'Welcome by the Chinese Citizens'. Above this arch are 'E' and 'R' for the new King, Edward VII. People are lining the street with some standing in the road.

The print has a caption: 'The Chinese Citizens Arch. Perth'.

Back to Search Results

Buy a print License an image

For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.

Object Details

ID:	ALB0319.90
Type:	Photographic print
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	July 1901
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 111 mm x 152 mm
Parts:	The Cruise of H.M.S. "Ophir" 1901 - T.R.H.'s Duke and Duchess of York Cruise in H.M.S. "Ophir" - March to November 1901 (Photograph Album) A group of Australian Aboriginal warriors performing at Brisbane (Photographic print) (ALB0319.85) The Duchess of York in the grounds of Government House, Brisbane (Photographic print) (ALB0319.86) A group of Australian Aboriginal warriors performing at Brisbane (Photographic print) (ALB0319.87) A crowd of people surrounding an Australian Aboriginal archway. (Photographic print) (ALB0319.88) Lord Wenlock throwing a boomerang (Photographic print) (ALB0319.89) A view of the Chinese Arch at Perth (Photographic print) (ALB0319.90) A view of Lake Agnew with Cradle Mountain in the background (Photographic print) (ALB0319.97) The presentation of a camel to the Duke of York, Hobart (Photographic print) (ALB0319.99) Maori Arch at Lambton Quay, Wellington (Photographic print) (ALB0319.103)