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British Empire Exhibition - Sir Robert & Lady Ho-Tung
Sir Robert and Lady Ho-Tung, who had travelled to Britain in 1924 for the British Empire Exhibition. Sir Robert was a prominent merchant in Hong Kong and associated with the firm of Jardine, Matheson and Co. a company trading in cotton, silk and tea as well as other commodities
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Businessman Hong Jun20 Kong Merchant Section Tung 1924
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This photograph captures Sir Robert Ho-Tung and his wife, Lady Ho-Tung, during their visit to Britain for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition. Sir Robert Ho-Tung was a highly distinguished Chinese merchant hailing from Hong Kong, renowned for his association with the esteemed firm of Jardine, Matheson and Co. This venerable trading company had long been a significant player in the global market, dealing primarily in cotton, silk, and tea, as well as other commodities. Sir Robert's entrepreneurial prowess and business acumen had earned him a prominent position within the firm and the Chinese community in Hong Kong. His journey to the British Empire Exhibition was a testament to his international connections and the far-reaching influence of Jardine, Matheson and Co. In the photograph, Sir Robert and Lady Ho-Tung are elegantly dressed, exuding an air of sophistication and refinement. They are standing in front of an impressive backdrop of pavilions and structures that showcase the grandeur of the exhibition. The couple's presence at the event underscores the global reach of the British Empire and the multicultural diversity it fostered. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of prominent Chinese figures during a pivotal period in history, when the interconnectedness of the world was beginning to take shape. Sir Robert Ho-Tung's journey to the British Empire Exhibition serves as a reminder of the global trade networks that bound different parts of the world together, and the role that individuals like him played in shaping the economic landscape of their time.
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