Vintage slides Great Wall China Beijing Ritan, original case

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Description

Lot of color slides presented in its original case, illustrated on the front with a panoramic photograph of the Great Wall of China. The case bears the inscriptions "COLOUR SLIDES", "THE GREAT WALL", as well as clearly visible Chinese characters. The mention "BEIJING RITAN SCIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL SLIDES STUDIO CHINA" is clearly visible at the bottom of the cover, indicating the Beijing-based publishing studio.

The cover has a predominant green color, highlighted by blue, red, and black lettering. The central visual represents an iconic section of the Great Wall winding through the mountains, under a clear sky. The whole is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, typical of educational and tourist slide presentations from the second half of the 20th century.

The object consists of a flat, rectangular set, with a glossy finish provided by the sleeve. The corners of the case show slight signs of wear, visible in the photo, but the printing of the texts and image remains clear and legible. No details are observable regarding the internal content or the back, only the front being visible.

The graphic design, the use of fonts, and the print quality suggest production between the 1970s and 1980s, a period during which this type of photographic souvenir was commonly offered at major historical sites in Asia. The inscription of the Beijing educational studio reinforces the authenticity of the object as a product intended for both education and tourism.

This lot constitutes a visual and material testament to cultural and tourist popularization practices in China through the dissemination of slides, a very popular format before the advent of digital media. The general condition appears consistent with period use, with some traces of handling on the plastic sleeve, without visible tears on the visible part.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows signs of wear on the plastic case, print remains legible, no visible tears on the front.

Did you know? The Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, stretches over 20,000 km. Slide series produced in Beijing in the 1970s-80s were frequently used as educational support, allowing people to discover the country's iconic sites from a distance.

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