Fisherman's idol, circa 1890
Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised of papers, images, and objects collected by or given to Emily Hartwell and her family. The collection spans the years 1800-1949 with some undated materials. While missionaries in Foochow, China, Hartwell and her family collected objects and other materials depicting Chinese culture. Parts of the collection are written or printed in Chinese.
The Lucy Stearns Hartwell series spans the years 1852-1853. It is comprised of a journal describing her journey to China as well as biographical information.
The Emily Hartwell series spans the years circa 1880s-1930s. It is comprised of biographical information, correspondence and descriptions of objects she donated to Wheaton College as well as the objects themselves, images of her and the Foochow Mission, and other writings, most of which are in Chinese.
The Yenching University series was received from the Religious Association in 1966 and contains images, maps, and an annual report from Yenching University. This series contains records before 1949.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1890
Creator
- From the Collection: Lucy Estabrook Stearns Hartwell (Assistant Teacher 1849-1851) (Person)
- From the Collection: Hartwell, Emily Susan, 1859-1951 (Class of 1883, A.M. 1922; Missionary in China) (Donor, Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions. Open for research.
Biographical / Historical
"From Hinghua Disctrict, Fukien Province, China (Hinghua is south of Foochow). This idol is used only in the District of Hinghua. It is made entirely of shells and is worshipped by the boatmen to ward off evil."
Emily Hartwell, Foochow China, 1890
Extent
From the Collection: 3.0 Cubic Feet (1 archival box, objects, and photographs)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
This object is made of shells and includes a base with the idol as well as pieces that have unattached.
Repository Details
Part of the Marion B. Gebbie Archives and Special Collections Repository