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SHANGHAI: TENNIS CLUB.
Wealthy foreigners are waited on by Chinese servants at a tennis club in Shanghai. Photographed c1920

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1920 Chinese Club Contrast Country Club Court Foreigner Leisure Poor Servant Service Shanghai Tennis Upper Class Waiter Wealthy Westernization

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "SHANGHAI: TENNIS CLUB" takes us back to the early 1920s in Shanghai, China. The image beautifully captures a stark contrast between the wealthy foreigners and their Chinese servants at a prestigious tennis club. In this snapshot of daily life, we witness a scene that reflects both the opulence of the upper class and the socio-economic disparities of that time. A group of elegantly dressed men and women from Western countries enjoy their leisurely game on a well-maintained tennis court, surrounded by lush greenery. However, what truly stands out is the presence of Chinese servants attending to every need of these privileged individuals. Dressed in more modest attire, they epitomize servitude as they wait patiently on their wealthy foreign employers. The photograph not only highlights the wealth divide but also serves as a reminder of how westernization was shaping Shanghai during this era. It symbolizes an amalgamation of cultures where traditional Chinese values coexist with influences from abroad. Through this thought-provoking image captured almost a century ago, we are transported into an intriguing moment in history where societal contrasts were laid bare within one frame. It invites us to reflect upon issues such as privilege, power dynamics, and cultural exchange that continue to resonate even today.

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