Description
Photograph, 'Seller of coloured paper lanterns and whistles', black and white, silver gelatin print, by Hedda Morrison, Peking, China, 1933-1946. The image is of a street vendor selling whistles and paper lanterns. The man is wearing a robe and skull cap and has a whistle in his mouth to demonstrate the sound of the whistle. Paper lanterns are suspended in the top left hand corner of the image.

Significance statement
Hedda Morrison carefully documented the various street vendors who brought colour, sound and life to the streets of Peking.

Production notes
This is one of a large number of photographs that were taken by Hedda Morrison (1908-1991) during her years of residence in Peking (Beijing), China 1933-1946.

History notes
Exhibited in 'An Asian experience: 1933-67', organised by the Asian Studies Association of Australia, Fisher Library Foyer, University of Sydney, 12-30 May 1986.

Credit line
Gift of Mr Alastair Morrison, 1992

Registration number
92/1414-297