Some nice views of Shanghai in 1948.
Shanghai historical pictures on the eve of the Communist liberation. The images show billboards and advertising of cosmetic and smocking brands. Before the advent of the communist regime, Shanghai, in spite of wars and invasions was a city with a lively culture and nightlife. A few years later, the city was transformed into a communist stronghold.
The posters were replaced with the graphics of the Chinese Communist propaganda.
Related articles: Images of Shanghai on the eve of the communist liberation (1947-1945), Old photographs of Chongqing (1937)
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