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Advertisement for the German toothpaste Odol.

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Miss Zhang Wen behind the camera.

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A student from Jinling Women's University adjusts the knob on a radio.

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Advertisement for the Canidrome, a greyhound race track that opened in Shanghai's French Concession in 1928. The Canidrome was a regular advertiser in Ling long, publishing upcoming events to take place “no matter wind or rain.”

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Advertisement for the Agfa (German) camera shop on Sichuan Road. On the right is the Billy (bili 必利 ) roll film camera, introduced in 1928. The text notes that this “new style” is “inexpensive and good” quality. On the left is the Movex (moweikesi…

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Front cover of an issue featuring Shirley Temple.

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Caption: “To succeed in becoming a photographer one must practice like this.”

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Caption: “New autumn fashion: The autumn winds have risen. Short sleeves are already out of fashion. Now the new style is the popular long sleeves and long skirt. As for material, you can still use patterned cotton. This style is both graceful and…

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Caption: “Ruan Lingyu autographing photographs for fans.” Ruan Lingyu was the diva of Shanghai silent cinema. She committed suicide in 1935.

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Article by Shi Lili: The Modern Girl's Outward Appearance and Essence, pages 882-883

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Article by Shi Lili: The Modern Girl's Outward Appearance and Essence, pages 882-883

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Article titled: Nationally Produced Female Stars and Foreign Female Stars

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Article by Miss Li Ying: Being a Contemporary Girl

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Article by Miss Liang Aibao: A Corner Dressing Table

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Caption: “Rural life: a country girl in front of thatched hut; women pull the boat together. This really is so-called male-female equality.

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Caption: “Modern rooms: a bathroom, a small bedroom with makeup table.”

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Caption: “Decoration of a contemporary home; a parlor.”

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Caption: “Beautiful photographs from the street.” These snapshots of women on the street appear to have been taken in Shanghai.

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Caption: “From these few pictures you can see female sentiment. There is absolutely no way men can express this. These so-called good friends are inseparable. The unfortunate thing is that after marriage they suddenly become cold and indifferent.”
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