id Url Resource class Title Creator Subject Description Date Format Identifier Source Language Rights Medium Is Part Of Spatial Coverage Temporal Coverage Date Accepted Rights Holder Provenance Explanation of Omeka Map Location Semester https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3742 dctype:Text Chinese Porcelain Exhibit at the 1904 World's Fair Photograph | Chinese Pavilion | 1904 World's Fair | Porcelain | Art Sepia-toned photograph of large displays featuring Chinese porcelain. N39753 MHS Digital Collections English Photograph MHS Photographs and Prints Collection, Louisiana Purchase Exposition: St. Louis World's Fair Albums, St. Louis World's Fair Album, 1904: LPE (Volume 3 of 11) St. Louis 1904 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3740 dctype:Text Main Chinese Pavilion of the 1904 World's Fair Chinese Pavilion | 1904 World's Fair | China | Photograph | Architecture Sepia-toned photograph of the front of the main Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair. A few people are standing in the doorway. N40016 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/152789 English Photograph MHS Photographs and Prints Collection, Louisiana Purchase Exposition: St. Louis World's Fair Albums, St. Louis World's Fair Album, 1904: LPE (Volume 7 of 11) St. Louis 1904 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3738 dctype:Text On the Pike: Chinese Village Chinese Pavilion | 1904 World's Fair | People | Photograph Photo of the front of the 1904 World's Fair Chinese Village with many people walking across the grounds. N15676 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/141338 English Photograph MHS Photographs and Prints Collection, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Chinese Village St. Louis 1904 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3736 dctype:Text Chinese officials visiting the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Chinese Pavilion | China | American | 1904 World's Fair | Dignitaries | Officials A mixture of Chinese and American officials standing in front of 1904 World's Fair Chinese Pavilion. N37496 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/143624 N/A, No Language Photograph MHS Photographs and Prints Collection, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Chinese officials leaving China Pavilion St. Louis 1904 Housed at MHS Library and Resource Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3734 dctype:Text Large Carved Panel Inlayed with Ivory from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Chinese Pavilion | China | Art | 1904 World's Fair | Ivory | Decorative Large wood panel inlayed with ivory featuring two scenes with buildings, trees, and human figures. The panel was part of the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair. 2015-141-0004 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/375967 Panel, wood MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 2015 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3732 dctype:Text Carved and Upholstered Chair from the Chinese Pavilion of the 1904 World's Fair Chinese Pavilion | China | 1904 World's Fair | Chair | Art | Decorative This mahogany chair has an intricately carved dragon motif on the armrests and seat back. The chair is upholstered in faded blue fabric. The oversized chair was displayed in the Chinese Exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Saint Louis in 1904. 1979-025-0001 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/87466 N/A, No Language Chair MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 1979 It was purchased after the exhibit by John A. Scudder. Scudder's great-niece, Isabel Dobler, gave the chair to the Missouri Historical Society in 1979 after having loaned it to the Society for several years. Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3730 dctype:Text Teacup and Saucer from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Cup | Saucer | Chinese Pavilion | 1904 World's Fair | Art Cup and saucer reportedly from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair, painted with purple flowers, green leaves, and gold accents. 2015-018-0001 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/374481 N/A, No Language Dish Set MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 2015 The set was believed to be acquired by a family member of the donor who worked as a guard at the pavilion. Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3728 dctype:Text Fragment of Carved Screen Fretwork from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Chinese Pavilion | China | 1904 World's Fair | Fretwork | Art | Decorative Fragment of wooden carved screen fretwork, part of the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair. 2015-141-0014 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/375972 N/A, No Language Carving, wood MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 2015 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3726 dctype:Text Settee with a Chinese Influence from the 1904 World's Fair Chinese | China | 1904 World's Fair | Settee | Art | Decorative Wooden cherry and boxwood settee with a Chinese stylistic influence. Has an elaborately carved back rest with stylized dragon motifs and scrollwork designs. It belongs to a set along with a rocking chair and armchair with the same designs. 2009-052-1126 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/790838 Furniture, wood MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 2008 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3724 dctype:Text Carved Wooden Shi Statue from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Shi | Chinese Pavilion | 1904 World's Fair | Guardian Lion | China | Art | Decorative Painted and carved wooden shi or guardian lion statue, part of the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair. 2015-141-0020 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/375985 N/A, No Language Carving, wood MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3722 dctype:Text Souvenir Wooden Folding Fan from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Chinese Pavilion | 1904 World's Fair | China | Fan | Decorative | Art Carved and painted wooden folding fan from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair. 1951-001-0004 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/85670 Fan, wood MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 1951 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3720 dctype:Text Carved Wooden Corbel from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Chinese Pavilion | China | 1904 World's Fair | Art | Decorative Carved wooden corbel with an image of a phoenix, part of the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair. 2015-141-0018 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/375983 N/A, No Language Corbel, wood MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 2015 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3718 dctype:Text The Gateway to the Chinese Pavilion of the 1904 World's Fair Photography | Chinese | China | Chinese Pavilion | 1904 World's Fair Horizontal, sepia photograph showing Chinese-style gateway entrance. Behind is a one-story building, and in the distance is a large dome (Brazil Building). Handwritten notes on album page note the Tea House and the Brazil Building N15991 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/141343 English Photograph MHS Photographs and Prints Collection, Louisiana Purchase Exposition: St. Louis World's Fair Albums, St. Louis World's Fair Album, 1904: LPE (Volume 7 of 11) St. Louis 1904 Housed at the MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3715 dctype:Text Small Carved Panel Inlayed with Ivory from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Chinese | China | Chinese Pavilion | 1904 World's Fair | Art | Decorative Small wood panel inlayed with ivory featuring a scene with a table and Chinese goods. The panel was part of the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair. 2015-141-0011 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/375970 N/A, No Language Panel, wood MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 2015 Housed at the MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3712 dctype:Text Chinese Rosewood and Inlay Desk Chair on Display at the 1904 World's Fair Chinese | Chinese Exhibit | 1904 World's Fair | Chair | Art | China This Chinese Rosewood swivel desk chair was made in Ningbo, China, sometime before the 1904 World's Fair. It was displayed in the Chinese Exhibit at the Palace of Manufacturers. 1899 1977-114-0001 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/87455 N/A, No Language Chair, wood MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1899-1904 1977 Housed at the MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3709 dctype:Text Royal Chinese Throne from the 1904 World's Fair Chinese | St. Louis | Chinese Pavilion | China | 1904 World's Fair | Decorative | Art | Royal | Throne Vertical, sepia photograph showing a low, wooden, backless stool/seat. The wall behind the seat includes several elaborate Chinese-style wall hangings depicting people, foliage, designs, and characters. There are also small vases, a statue of Buddha, and a painting of a mountain on a small shelf or table behnind the seat. N40017 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/152790 Chinese Photograph MHS Photographs and Prints Collections, Louisiana Purchase Exposition: St. Louis World's Fair Albums, St. Louis World's Fair Album, 1904: LPE (Volume 7 of 11) St. Louis 1904 Housed at the MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3707 dctype:Text Large Carved Panel Inlayed with Ivory from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Chinese Pavilion | China | 1904 World's Fair | Wood Panel | Art | Ivory | Chinese Pottery Large wood panel inlayed with ivory featuring a scene with Chinese pottery. The panel was part of the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair. 2015-141-0003 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/375966 N/A, No Language Panel, wood MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 2014 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3704 dctype:Text Souvenir Fixed Paper Fan from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair Chinese | China | Chinese Pavilion | 1904 World's Fair | Fan | Music | Poem | Tea Souvenir fixed paper fan from the Chinese Pavilion at the 1904 World's Fair. The fan features music and lyrics for a Chinese song and a poem about Formosa Oolong tea. 1993-251-0005 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/383219 Chinese, English Fan, fixed MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 1992 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3702 dctype:Text Miniature Chinese Village Play Set Purchased at the 1904 World's Fair 1904 World's Fair | Village | China | Chinese | Play Set | Toys Miniature Chinese village supposedly purchased at the 1904 World's Fair. 1957-206-0001 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/86281 N/A, No Language Playset, mixed materials MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1904 1957 Housed at the MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3700 dctype:Text Chinese Caricature Cartoon by Artist Al Vic Al Vic and College Comics Chinese | American | Chicago | Caricature | Art | Al VIc | Cartoon | College Comics Original hand drawn cartoon featuring an Asian Caricature of a Chinese Laundry worker by Al Vic. The cartoon was likely drawn for College Comics, a monthly humor magazine produced in Chicago. X15110 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/483052 Chinese Drawing, paper MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1924-1926 Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3696 dctype:Text Imperial Chinese Pavilion, Empress Birthday Celebration Invitation, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition | 1904 World's Fair | China | Chinese | Empress Dowager | Invitation | Bixby An envelope, invitation, and admission card for Mr. W.K. Bixby to attend the 70th birthday celebration for Chinese Empress Dowager at the Imperial Chinese Pavilion on November 16, 1904. 1904-11-16 A0934-00213 MHS Archives: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/1140128 English Invitation, paper Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company Records, 1898-1925 St. Louis 1900-1909 Owned by W.K. Bixby Housed at MHS Library and Research Center Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3694 dctype:Text Black Satin Reticule Bag with Chinese Embroidery Chinese | Pouch | Art | Embroidery | Purse | Satin Black satin pouch-style reticule purse with a Chinese embroidered panel. 1984-094-0116 MHS Digital Collections Chinese Pouch, Fabric MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1900-1920 1983 Stored at MHS Library. Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3692 dctype:Text Chinese One Cash - Jiaqing Coin Chinese | Coinage | Coin | Metal | Currency | Numismatics A Chinese one cash coin from the rule of Jiaqing, who was the 7th emperor of the Qing Dynasty. SMX04774 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/1012720 Chinese Coin, metal Soldiers Memorial Military Museum St. Louis 1796-1820 Missouri Historical Society as the owner of the coin. Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3690 dctype:Text Chinese Loyalty Badge Chinese | Badge | Loyalty | Gold | Symbol Gold-colored badge with Chinese characters. The large two characters in the center translate to "loyalty." SMX02371 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/734122 Chinese Badge Soldiers Memorial Military Museum St. Louis Unknown Missouri Historical Society as the owner of the item. Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3688 dctype:Text Fabric Doll of a Chinese Woman Produced by the Works Progress Administration of St. Louis County Chinese | American | Chinese St. Louis | Doll | Fabric | New Deal | New Deal Art Female, Chinese fabric doll made from painted linen and wearing traditional clothing. The doll was produced by the W.P.A. of St. Louis County. 1977-070-0009 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/757067 N/A, No Language Doll, fabric MHS Objects Collection St. Louis County 1920-1940 1977 St. Louis-based organization Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3686 dctype:Text Fabric Doll of a Chinese Man Produced by the Works Progress Administration of St. Louis County Works Progress Administration of St. Louis County Chinese | American | Fabric | Doll | Traditional | New Deal | New Deal Art Male, Chinese fabric doll made from painted linen and wearing traditional clothing. The doll was produced by the W.P.A. of St. Louis County. 1977-070-0008 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/756496 N/A, No Language Doll, fabric MHS Objects Collection St. Louis County 1920-1940 1977 St. Louis-based organization Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3684 dctype:Text Chinese Fabric Doll made by the Workers Progress Administration of St. Louis County Workers Progress Administration of St. Louis County Chinese | American | Workers Progress Administration | New Deal | New Deal Art | Doll | Fabric | St. Louis Chinese girl doll made of fabric with a floral print silk dress. It was made by the Workers Progress Administration. 1977-070-0010 MHS Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/756452 N/A, No Language Doll, fabric MHS Objects Collection St. Louis County 1920-1940 1977 St. Louis-based organization Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3682 dctype:Text St. Louis Chapter Banner for the Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. Chinese | American | Chinese St. Louis | Organization | Chapter | Banner | Immigrants A square blue banner with gold lettering for the St. Louis Chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. The OCA was founded 1973 with St. Louis as one of its founding chapters. 2023-080-0001 Missouri Historical Society Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/1165647 Chinese, English Banner MHS Objects Collection St. Louis 1973-2012 The OCA is St. Louis-based. Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/3680 dctype:Text A Chinese Calligraphy Scroll that Nanjing, China, Gave to St. Louis Tei Sheng Chinese | China | St. Louis | Chinese St. Louis | Scroll | Calligraphy | Harmony | Sister City | Sister Cities A calligraphy scroll that translates to "harmony." It was given to St. Louis by its sister city of Nanjing, China. 2019-096-0001 Missouri Historical Society Digital Collections: http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/1013173 Chinese Scroll, paper St. Louis 1970-1999 Selected St. Louis as the geolocation due to it being a gift from Nanjing to St. Louis. Spring 2026 https://www.mappingstl.org/place/collection/s/WRSTLPlace/item/2911 bibo:Image 1904 World's Fair Chinese Celebration in front of Chinese Village on the Pike Official Photographic Company Chinese Celebration | Louisiana Purchase Exposition | 1904 World's Fair | Chinese Village | Dance Horizontal, black and white image with a beige tint. It shows a Chinese celebration featuring a large dragon costume in front of the Chinese village on the Pike. jpg Identifier: N16583 Missouri Historical Society, Online Collection http://collections.mohistory.org/resource/904201 English No known copyright holder Photograph MHS Photographs and Prints Collection Forest Park, 1904 World's Fair 1904 No known copyright holder MHS describes the location of the photo as the front of the Chinese village at the 1904 World's Fair, specifically at the Pike. Spring 2026