Katharine and Earl Willmott with Christmas Tree

Item

Title
Katharine and Earl Willmott with Christmas Tree
Caption
First Christmas Tree
Identifier
WFA_136
Alternative Identifier
p. 4
Description
Katharine and Earl stand next to a potted fir tree in the courtyard of "Harmony Hall" in Chengdu. Pillars and windows of a building can be seen in the background.
Commentary
The Willmotts and five other couples boarded at "Harmony Hall" while learning the Chinese language upon arrival in Sichuan. This was the Willmott's first Christmas in China. The caption comes from their photo album.
Date Created
1922
Location
Chengdu, Sichuan
Original Format
Photographic Print
Source
Jill Willmott
Provenance
Passed down from K & E Willmott to Richard Curtis Willmott, and then donated to Mount Royal University - Archives and Special Collections. Digitized by Elizabeth Willmott.
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Publisher
SIUE
Record Date
2026-02-17
Contributor
Cory Willmott
Type
Still Image
Resource class
Image