Identity area
Reference code
CPC/1/M/116
Title
Hail the New Year
Date(s)
- Oct-62 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
1 piece
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929
Content and structure area
Scope and content
An old man writes couplets to celebrate the new year or Spring Festival (春节). He's currounded by children wearing highly decorative clothes. A mixture of modern and traditional symbolism, for example, the banner celebrates people's communes (人民公社), while the character on the square paper is a tradtional symbol of good fortune and happiness (福). Firecrackers are below the table, and a girl holds an elaborate lantern.
Price: 0.18 Yuan
Serial number: T8117. 图656
Edition: 1962年10月第一版 1963年8月第四次印刷 300,001 -450,000
Price: 0.18 Yuan
Serial number: T8117. 图656
Edition: 1962年10月第一版 1963年8月第四次印刷 300,001 -450,000
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Conditions governing access
Access is subject to signing the Regulations for Access form, unless the records are restricted under the Data Protection Act 2018 or under exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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Language of material
- Chinese
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
780mm x 535mm