A Chinese Lottery in San Francisco, 1884
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A Chinese Lottery in San Francisco, 1884
Engraving showing a group of Chinese men, in traditional clothing, and white Americans gambling, San Francisco, 1884. The men are seen gathered around a card table, with a game in progress. With the cards are a selection of markers, paper and pens to create tickets for the lottery
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1884 Create Francisco Gambling Gathered Lottery Markers Pens Progress Selection Tickets
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled 'A Chinese Lottery in San Francisco, 1884,' offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, depicting a lively scene of cultural exchange and interaction between Chinese immigrants and white Americans in the bustling city of San Francisco during the late 19th century. The image shows a group of Chinese men, dressed in traditional clothing, and a few white men gathered around a card table, engrossed in a game in progress. The game, believed to be a form of Chinese lottery, involved the creation and sale of numbered tickets, as evidenced by the selection of paper, pens, and markers at the table. The Chinese lottery was a common social activity in the Chinese community during this period, and it served as a means of raising funds for various community projects and charities. However, it was also a source of controversy and tension between the Chinese and the white population, as gambling was generally frowned upon by the latter. The Chinese were often subjected to discrimination and persecution, and the lottery became a symbol of their perceived 'otherness' and 'vice.' Despite the social and political tensions, this engraving captures the spirit of community and camaraderie that existed among the Chinese immigrants, as well as their ability to adapt to a new and unfamiliar environment. The image also underscores the rich cultural diversity that characterized San Francisco during this period, and the complex and often fraught relationships between different ethnic groups in the city. Overall, 'A Chinese Lottery in San Francisco, 1884' is an important historical document that sheds light on an often overlooked aspect of American history and the experiences of Chinese immigrants during the late 19th century.
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