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historical notes
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A California state senator and the American consul general in Amoy (Xiamen), Fukien (Fujian) province, during the Boxer Rebellion, A. Burlingame Johnson made his fortune by opening up the Philippine mahogany trade to the United States. While stationed in China, Johnson began to collect porcelain, eventually amassing 298 pieces, along with 17 Chinese bronzes, textiles, and woodcarvings, which he ultimately donated to the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science and Art. His collection is cataloged in "A Hand book of a collection of Chinese porcelains," which Johnson wrote for the 1923 exhibition celebrating his gift. |
