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National Postal Museum Opens “Pacific Exchange: China & U.S. Mail”
The “Pacific Exchange: China & U.S. Mail” exhibition opened in the Postmasters Gallery of the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum. It tells the story of the Chinese and U.S. relationship through the unique lens of stamps and mail. U.S. artwork and die proofs related to China and the Lunar New Year are featured and organized into three thematic areas: commerce, culture and community. The sections about commerce and culture focus on the decades between 1860 and 1980; the section on community tells the story of Chinese Americans from the Gold Rush to today’s celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Outcomes:
“Stamps and mail never before on public display will offer insight into the complex relationship between the two countries,” said Cheryl R. Ganz, exhibition curator. “Viewing this cultural exchange will offer a deeper understanding of each nation’s history and people in relationship to the other.”
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
culture
Partners:
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum
Exchange Date:
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Continuing:
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Location:
Washington, D.C., USA
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