Durian fruit on a table
Collection
Identifier
JC-s483
Copyright
© 2021 Jamie Carstairs
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: JC-s483. A real photo post card. On the back of the post card: “British Empire Exhibition, 1924 / MALAYA PAVILION / Published for the Malayan Governments, and produced in Singapore by Houghton Butcher (Eastern) Ltd., “Camera House,” Robinson Road, Singapore”. The edible fruit of trees belonging to the species Durio are distinctive for their large size, pungent aroma (considered disgusting / sweetly fragrant) and thorny rind. The fruit is popular in China and is regarded as a source of energy and vitality. Durians tastes like custard mixed with almonds.
Caption on photograph
8137. Durian Fruit.
Estimated Date
1920-1924
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
