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NameChairman Mao leading a delegation to welcome Russian Premier Khrushchev on the eve of the 10th Anniversary of The Peoples' Republic of China, Beijing
ProductionBrian Brake; photographer; 1959; Beijing
Classificationgelatin silver prints, works of art, black-and-white prints
Materialssilver, photographic gelatin, photographic paper
Materials Summaryblack and white photograph, gelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 390mm (height), 560mm (length)
Registration NumberO.000611
Credit lineGift of Mr Raymond Wai-Man Lau, 1995
Overview
Mao and Khrushchev appear on the airport tarmac, surrounded by photographers. On the left, the back of an aeroplane reading "CCCP-N5611" is visible. A row of cars and trees in the background.