An elderly Chinese man and his grandson, circa 1944. “Despite his abject poverty and austere life, this old man, like most Chinese, smiled as his grandchild turned to leave.”
An elderly Chinese man and his grandson, circa 1944. “Despite his abject poverty and austere life, this old man, like most Chinese, smiled as his grandchild turned to leave.”
[Source](https://collections.lib.uwm.edu/digital/collection/agsphoto/id/7385/rec/121) says: “Despite his abject poverty and austere life, this old man, like most Chinese, smiled as his grandchild turned to leave. The elder man was one of the few encountered who suffered from bad teeth… age taking its toll. The youngster carries a headpiece he refused to wear. The gown was typical of men’s dress and many children wore no trousers or trousers split from front to back. This arrangement facilitated toilet convenience. The background incorporates a patterned window and recessed wood panels that formed the wall.”
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[Source](https://collections.lib.uwm.edu/digital/collection/agsphoto/id/7385/rec/121) says: “Despite his abject poverty and austere life, this old man, like most Chinese, smiled as his grandchild turned to leave. The elder man was one of the few encountered who suffered from bad teeth… age taking its toll. The youngster carries a headpiece he refused to wear. The gown was typical of men’s dress and many children wore no trousers or trousers split from front to back. This arrangement facilitated toilet convenience. The background incorporates a patterned window and recessed wood panels that formed the wall.”