The Huaxin Textile Co., Ltd. (华新纺织股份有限公司) was founded 1919 in Tianjin by the prominent industrialist Zhou Xuexi (周学熙, 1866–1947), often called one of the "Northern Industrial Giants". This advertising poster for it's "New Year" brand, from our collection, shows two men in traditional robes exchange formal New Year bows beneath pine and plum blossoms while a child lights fireworks on the steps.