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A-Shing and A-Yow, at the Chinese Collection, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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A-Shing and A-Yow, at the Chinese Collection, 1845. Creator: Unknown
A-Shing and A-Yow, at the Chinese Collection, 1845. A very interesting arrival has just taken place at the Chinese Collection, at Knightsbridge - viz. two Chinese youths, A-shing and A-yow. They landed at Liverpool, about eight months since, in the ship Inglewood, the captain of which unfortunately died on the passage. It is believed to have been his intention to educate these boys in England, and eventually benefit himself by their negotiation with the Chinese. They had been, until lately, staying at Liverpool; when Mr. Langdon, the Lessee of the Chinese Exhibition, arranged for their residence in London for a short time. They are very intelligent, and well educated in their own tongue, and are respectably connected in Canton, being the sons of small merchants. They converse in English tolerably well. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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A-Shing and A-Yow, at the Chinese Collection, 1845
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. This print captures a significant moment in history - the arrival of two Chinese youths, A-Shing and A-Yow, at the renowned Chinese Collection in Knightsbridge. The year is 1845, and these young boys have embarked on an extraordinary journey from their homeland to England. Having landed in Liverpool eight months ago aboard the ship Inglewood under tragic circumstances with their intended guardian passing away during the voyage, fate has brought them to this remarkable exhibition. It was believed that their education in England would not only benefit themselves but also open up new opportunities for trade between China and Britain. A-Shing and A-Yow are no ordinary teenagers; they possess remarkable intelligence and a solid education in their native tongue. Hailing from respectable families of small merchants in Canton, they carry with them the hopes of bridging cultural gaps through dialogue and understanding. In this black-and-white engraving captured by an unknown creator for "Illustrated London News" we see these young men dressed impeccably in traditional Chinese attire. Their hairstyles adorned with pigtails reflect their heritage while holding hand-held fans symbolizing elegance and grace. Their temporary residence arranged by Mr. Langdon allows Londoners to witness firsthand the presence of these fascinating individuals who can converse fairly well in English despite being far from home. This photograph serves as a testament to cross-cultural exchange during the Victorian era when curiosity about distant lands thrived. It reminds us of our shared humanity beyond borders while shedding light on historical connections that continue to shape our world today.
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