Tung Collection

Chairman Maos Red Book
Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung otherwise known as The Thoughts of Chairman Mao, or The Little Red Book - Bible of Chinese Communism

Harry Pollitt, Communist Party leader, with Mao Zedong
Harry Pollitt (1890-1960), Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and head of its trade union department. Seen here shaking hands with the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976)

Mao Zedong greeting South Yemen leader
Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung) (1893-1976) - Chinese communist revolutionary and founding father of the Peoples Republic of China

Miss Mary Ho-Tung - British Empire Exhibition
Miss Mary Ho-Tung, daughter of Sir Robert and Lady Ho-Tung, who had travelled to Britain with her parents in 1924 for the British Empire exhibition

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

From silkworm to silk stocking - British Empire Exhibition
The silk worm farm in the Hong Kong section at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924. Chinese girls, brought over by Sir Robert Ho Tung and Lady Ho Tung (pictured)

Hsuan Tung, Manchu Emperor, China

Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist leader, with visitors
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seen here sharing a meal with two visitors, and two Chinese interpreters seated behind. Date: circa 1960s

Mao Zedong meeting Che Guevara
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seen here meeting and greeting Ernesto "Che" Guevara (1928-1967), the Argentinian Marxist revolutionary

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Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist leader
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao, around the age of 40. Date: 1930s

Nikita Khrushchev with Mao Zedong
Russian premier Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971) and Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976) greet each other warmly. The USSR was giving substantial aid to China at the time. Date: 1950s

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Thailand, Petchabum, Tung Saleng Luang National Park, The red base Jezebel ( Delias pasithoe siamensis) feding on salt minerals on the river bed Date: 07/10/2010

Views in Corea (litho)
1107555 Views in Corea (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Corea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Woo-She-Shan, 1876. Creator: Tung Hing
Woo-She-Shan, 1876

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China, Beijing, Tiananmen Square, The Tiananmen, also known as Gate of Heavenly Peace

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China, Beijing, Tiananmen Square, The Tiananmen, also known as Gate of Heavenly Peace

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China, Beijing, Tiananmen Square, A statue outside the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong

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China, Shanghai, Mao Tse-Tung memorabilia metal badges

Chinese cruiser Tung Chi, Hong Kong. Date: circa 1920s

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

Yenan
A street in the city of Yenan (Yan an), in the Shaanxi province of China. Yenan was situated towards the end of the Long March of Chinese Communists escaping the Chinese Nationalist Party forces

Hong Kong, China - Causeway Bay. Now one the most built-up areas of Hong Kong, with rent in the shopping areas ranked as the second highest in the world after New Yorks Fifth Avenue! Date: circa 1920s

Audience / Tung Chih / 1873
Emperor Tung Chih grants an audience to representatives of foreign powers in China. Date: 29 June 1873

MAO STATUE
Statue of the leader of the Chinese Communist party, Mao Zedong (1893 -1976) at Kashgar, Peoples Republic of China

China Mao Poster 1951
A poster of Mao - the peasants hero

China Mao Army 1951
Mao reviews his army - the line up in tanks as he drives past and salutes

China Mao Report 1951
Ready to submit a production report to Chairman Mao

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"Tung: A Journey through History and Revolution" Step into the world of "Tung, " a name that echoes with significant moments in history. From Chairman Mao's Red Book to his meeting with South Yemen leader, Tung witnessed pivotal events shaping China's destiny. At the British Empire Exhibition, Sir Robert and Lady Ho-Tung proudly showcased their heritage. The exhibition highlighted the transformation from silkworm to silk stocking, symbolizing China's rise as an economic powerhouse. Miss Mary Ho-Tung graced the event, representing elegance and grace amidst a changing world. Meanwhile, Mao Zedong emerged as the founding father of the People's Republic of China, leaving an indelible mark on its political landscape. Hsuan Tung, Manchu Emperor of China, embodies tradition and imperial grandeur. His reign marked a turning point in Chinese history when dynasties gave way to new ideologies. Mao Zedong met Harry Pollitt, Communist Party leader; together they forged alliances that would shape global politics for decades to come. Visitors from all walks of life sought inspiration from Mao Zedong's leadership during their encounters with him. In one iconic moment captured forever in time, Mao Zedong crossed paths with Che Guevara—a meeting between two revolutionary icons that ignited hope for oppressed peoples worldwide. "Mao Tse Tung" became synonymous with Chinese communism—a movement that aimed to empower the masses and challenge established power structures. Through his vision and determination, Mao led his people towards a new era filled with promise and change. Today we remember Mao Zedong as a Chinese communist leader whose legacy continues to resonate across generations. From political upheavals to cultural revolutions—his impact on modern-day China remains undeniable.