Chow Collection (page 2)

Club Shanghai China Tung-Hing Chinese active Foo
The Club, Shanghai, China; Tung-Hing (Chinese, active Foo Chow, China 1861 - 1868); Shanghai, Far East, China; about 1870; Albumen silver print

A selection of Caribbean fruit and vegetables, including okra, mangoes, papaya, sugar cane, green bananas, yam, sweet potato, chow, cassava, blogo, dasheen, bread fruit and plantain

British Home propaganda
The young girl in a sailor's uniform is wearing a hat with Iron Duke on it. On the reverse is a written message saying that the girl recipient has been to several theatre performances - ZigZag

Fall / Pekingese / 27
CHAMPION PUNG-CHOW OF ALDERBOURNE Owned by Miss Marjorie Ashton Cross

Tatler cover - Lady Zia Wernher and Lady Milford Haven
Front cover of the Tatler featuring sisters Lady Zia Wernher (Countess Zia Torby) and the Marchioness of Milford Haven (formerly Countess Nada Torby) at Downie Park, Killiemuir

Hes All Right if you Know Him by Cecil Aldin
" Hes all right if you know him, but you ve got to know him first." A group of dogs snuggle up together on a sofa. 1930

Dacia the dancer (Miss D. Allwood)
Miss D. Allwood, aka the dancer Dacia, well-known for her role in the popular wartime musical, Chu Chin Chow. Appearing in The Tatler at the time her engagement to Colonel Critchley Salmonson of

Silhouette of a chow chow

China / Tongxian
The harbour of Tongxian, previously known as Tong-Chow, Tung-Chow, T ung-hsien etc, on the Bai river 19 km east of Beijing

Fall / Crufts / Chow Chow
CHAMPION CHOONAM HUNG KWONG CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1936 Owned and bred by Mrs VAM Mannooch Sired by Champion Choonam To To

Three Chow puppies
Unusual Friends - three Chow puppies. 1950s

Chu Chin Chow by Oscar Asche. The forty thieves descend into the robbers cave (scene 7). Despite the title, the story was taken from the Arabian Nights

Oscar Asche - Theatre Writer & Director
Oscar Asche (1871-1936) - Theatre Writer & Director, responsible for Chu Chin Chow (which ran from 1916 to 1921). Date: 1907

Mlle Dacia, formerly premier danseuse in Chiu Chin Chow and now appearing in I.B. Davidsons British silent film Down Partridge Lane, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Portrait of the dancer Dacia, London, 1921, the premiere danseuse of the stage show Chu Chin Chow Date: 1921

Four men share a meal, China
Four (rather scholarly in appearance) men sharing a meal, China Date: circa 1907

PAGODA / CHINA / 1875
CHINA Pagoda in the province of Quei-Chow Date: circa 1875

Street in Chinatown, New York City, USA, with shops and restaurants. Date: circa 1940

Dacia by Madame Yevonde
Miss D. Allwood, aka the dancer Dacia, well-known for her lead dancing role in the popular wartime musical, Chu Chin Chow

Dacia - lead dancer in Chu Chin Chow
The dancer Dacia, famous for her role in Chu Chin Chow. In private life, her real name was Miss D. Allwood and in 1919 she became engaged to be married to Colonel Critchley-Salmonson of the Royal

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, study of a Chow
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, a black Chow named Sun-Yat-Sen, or Sunny, who went missing, and was reunited with his master, exhausted and thin. Date: 1927

Illustration of a Chow by Cecil Aldin. Date: 1939

Chu Chin Chow Allied Powers Display at his Majestys Theatre
The cast of the First World War hit West End revue show, Chu Chin Chow, dressed in costume for an additional scene which had been a feature of the show since Armistice Night - with members dressed up

Open-air Theatre, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. Showing a production of Chu Chin Chow Date: 1954

De Reske cigarettes advertisement, Lily Brayton
Advertisement for De Reske cigarettes featuring the actress Lily Brayton, who was playing the role of Zahrat Al-Kulb in the hugely popular wartime musical play, Chu Chin Chow

Dragon Dance, Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA
Dragon Dance in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA Date: circa 1940

Childrens Jewel Fund Sale of Dolls, WW1
A variety of examples of dolls on sale at Sutherland House in aid of the Childrens Jewel Fund, which raised money for infant welfare centres around the country

Aileen D Orme in Chu Chin Chow, WW1
Aileen D Orme, actress and soprano singer, pictured in costume in the hugely popular wartime show, Chu Chin Chow, in which she played the role of Alcolom and sang the song, Any Times Kissing Time

Lady with Red Cross fundraising dog, WW1
A fashionable lady holds her pet dog on a lead, who is wearing a collection box on his back, marked, for wounded soldiers. Date: 1915

Spectators watch coronation rehearsal on wooden stands
The temporary stands, constructed along the processional route, filled with people watching the Coronation rehearsal prior to the real event on 12 May 1937

Chow Chow Dog - introduced to the West from China in the late 19th century. Either red or black with grey-blue tongues. Date: circa 1909

Indian Watchman (Choakee-dar or Chow Kidar). Date: 1828

Kong Chow Temple - Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Chow, head and shoulders profile

Oscar Asche as Abu Hasan in Chu Chin Chow
Mr Oscar Asche in the lead role of Abu Hasan in Chu Chin Chow - a musical comedy based on the story of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves he wrote, produced and also directed! Date: circa 1919

Chow Kidar - Indian Night Watchman Date: circa 1910s

Two Chow Dogs Standing
Two Chow Chow dogs standing in a garden. The one in the foreground is red colour, the other is black. Date: 1919

Hang-Zhou (Hangchow)
Bird s-eye view of the city, formerly known as Hang-chow, Xuntien or Quinzay, one of the seven ancient capitals of China, praised by Marco Polo as a very fine place

China / Fuzhou
Capital of Fujian province in southeast China, on the Min river : previously known as Fu Chew Fu or Hokfyew or Foo Chow or Minhou or Foo Chau

Chow Chow Dog - Lying down
LA-1375 Chow Chow Dog - lying down The Chow is a Chinese Spitz breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fall / Queen Alexandra / Dog
Queen Alexandra with her chow- chow Plumpy which is sitting on a wicker chair and two of her Japanese Chins, on the grass

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"Chow: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of chow, where history intertwines with adorable dogs, delicious cuisine, and iconic moments. From Chow Chow Dogs sitting together in perfect harmony to Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom patiently waiting in the chow line at an unknown event, these glimpses offer a unique perspective on this captivating word. Captured by John Daniels from ARDEA LONDON, the image Chow Dog JD 8699 showcases the elegance and beauty of these furry companions. Meanwhile, the cast of Chu Chin Chow catches a bus to Night of the Stage Ball, immersing us in a vibrant theatrical atmosphere. Travel back in time to China during the early 1900s as families gather around for a meal that transcends generations. The cultural significance is evident as Betty Blythe dons an exquisite costume from the film Chu Chin Chow while Duke and Duchess of Kent take their beloved chow dog for a stroll amidst historical events unfolding in September 1939. The Fall season brings about memories filled with warmth and nostalgia. Whether it's Fall/Chow Chow/1949 or earlier years like Fall/Chow Chow/1930 or Fall/Chow Chow/1929 - each snapshot captures both culinary delights and cherished moments shared among loved ones. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry, we revisit another family enjoying their meal in China during the early 1900s. These images remind us that food has always been more than sustenance; it connects people across time and space. Intriguingly enough, even amidst tumultuous times such as Fall /Chow Chow /1939 when uncertainty loomed large on global horizons – food remained a constant source of comfort and unity. So let our journey through these diverse snapshots serve as a reminder that "chow" encompasses far more than just its dictionary definition.