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Own a compelling piece of post-World War II history with this original 8\" x 10\" press photograph documenting American relief efforts in China.
The photograph depicts a young child wearing an oversized U.S. Army shirt distributed through wartime relief programs. Several onlookers stand nearby as the child models the donated clothing.
The original reverse caption, dated:
JUL 7 1946
states in part:
\"A shipment of more than 800 tons of Army clothing sent by the United China Relief was recently distributed...\"
The caption further explains that the child is wearing an American Army shirt that would later be altered and remade into smaller garments.
The reverse bears:
Wide World Photos\"Clothing for China\"Original news caption1946 press stamps and editorial markings
This image captures an important moment in postwar humanitarian relief and provides a fascinating record of American aid efforts in China following World War II.
Ideal for collectors of:
China historyWWII aftermathHumanitarian relief historyUnited China Relief memorabiliaPress photographsAsian historyOriginal news photography
Details:
Original press photographDate: July 7, 1946Wide World Photos\"Clothing for China\" seriesApprox. 8\" x 10\"Original caption attachedNot a reproductionKey Search Terms
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