"Chinesische Beerdigung in Kowloon. Aufgenommen von Miss. Weickum, Fopin. Der Geistersitz mit der Photographie des Toten wird nachgetragen. - Die Kränze sind wohl von den Europäern abgeschaut. "
Item Details
Title:
"Chinesische Beerdigung in Kowloon. Aufgenommen von Miss. Weickum, Fopin. Der Geistersitz mit der Photographie des Toten wird nachgetragen. - Die Kränze sind wohl von den Europäern abgeschaut. "
Alternate title:
"Chinese funeral in Kowloon. Photograph by Rev. Weickum, Fopin. The seat of the spirit with a photograph of the deceased is carried past. The wreaths are probably an idea borrowed from the Europeans."
Description
Names
Creator:
Weickum, Wilhelm Philipp (Mr)Name: Weickum, Wilhelm Philipp (Mr)
Basel mission membership number: 2375
Date of Birth: 26.12.1907
Date of Death: 06.10.1982
Biography: After his return from China Weickum was a city missioner in Calw (1950-1955). BV ("List of the Brethren") mentions that in 1955 he left for Malaya but it doesn't give a date of return. He died however in Calw. Heimatdienst in Deutschland 1950-1954, 1958(?)-1965 und 1967-1974
Profession: locksmith; driver (Schlosser; Kraftfahrer)
Geographic references: Mission area: China {mission area}, Mission area: Malaysia {mission area}
Relationships: verheiratet mit: Weickum-Hauhart, Ruth (Mrs)
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Basel mission membership number: 2375
Date of Birth: 26.12.1907
Date of Death: 06.10.1982
Biography: After his return from China Weickum was a city missioner in Calw (1950-1955). BV ("List of the Brethren") mentions that in 1955 he left for Malaya but it doesn't give a date of return. He died however in Calw. Heimatdienst in Deutschland 1950-1954, 1958(?)-1965 und 1967-1974
Profession: locksmith; driver (Schlosser; Kraftfahrer)
Geographic references: Mission area: China {mission area}, Mission area: Malaysia {mission area}
Relationships: verheiratet mit: Weickum-Hauhart, Ruth (Mrs)
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Dates
Date early:
01.01.1934
Date late:
31.12.1949
Proper date:
01.01.1934-31.12.1949
Geography
Location:
[Geography]: Asia {continent}: China {modern state}: Hong Kong (Xianggang) Special Administrative Region {province}: Kowloon {district}People:
Subject
Keywords:
carrier m, carrying frame, ceremonial scene, child, death ceremony, decoration, flower, garland, mourner m, photography, picture, policeman, procession, tennis Individuals:
Weickum, Wilhelm Philipp (Mr)Name: Weickum, Wilhelm Philipp (Mr)Basel mission membership number: 2375
Date of Birth: 26.12.1907
Date of Death: 06.10.1982
Biography: After his return from China Weickum was a city missioner in Calw (1950-1955). BV ("List of the Brethren") mentions that in 1955 he left for Malaya but it doesn't give a date of return. He died however in Calw. Heimatdienst in Deutschland 1950-1954, 1958(?)-1965 und 1967-1974
Profession: locksmith; driver (Schlosser; Kraftfahrer)
Geographic references: Mission area: China {mission area}, Mission area: Malaysia {mission area}
Relationships: verheiratet mit: Weickum-Hauhart, Ruth (Mrs)
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Physical
Type:
Still Image
Format:
[Format]: 5.9cm x 8.3cm
[Condition]: good
[Process]: b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver
[Condition]: good
[Process]: b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver
Identifier
Reference:
QA-30.004.0037
Citation:
Reference: BMA QA-30.004.0037
Title: "Chinesische Beerdigung in Kowloon. Aufgenommen von Miss. Weickum, Fopin. Der Geistersitz mit der Photographie des Toten wird nachgetragen. - Die Kränze sind wohl von den Europäern abgeschaut. "
Creator: Weickum, Wilhelm Philipp (Mr)
Date: 01.01.1934-31.12.1949
Weickum, Wilhelm Philipp (Mr), “Chinesische Beerdigung in Kowloon. Aufgenommen von Miss. Weickum, Fopin. Der Geistersitz mit der Photographie des Toten wird nachgetragen. - Die Kränze sind wohl von den Europäern abgeschaut. ,” BMArchives, accessed July 13, 2026, https://www.bmarchives.org/items/show/63206.
Title: "Chinesische Beerdigung in Kowloon. Aufgenommen von Miss. Weickum, Fopin. Der Geistersitz mit der Photographie des Toten wird nachgetragen. - Die Kränze sind wohl von den Europäern abgeschaut. "
Creator: Weickum, Wilhelm Philipp (Mr)
Date: 01.01.1934-31.12.1949
Weickum, Wilhelm Philipp (Mr), “Chinesische Beerdigung in Kowloon. Aufgenommen von Miss. Weickum, Fopin. Der Geistersitz mit der Photographie des Toten wird nachgetragen. - Die Kränze sind wohl von den Europäern abgeschaut. ,” BMArchives, accessed July 13, 2026, https://www.bmarchives.org/items/show/63206.
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