Posts tagged with "Shenyang"



20. June 2023
A 1930s chocolate box from the Mars Chocolate & Candy Factory from Harbin, Dalian branch inscribed “SWEET TSI KUNG MEET CO. LTD - DAI REN SI KANG”. From the MOFBA collection.
This exquisite chocolate box from our collection unveils the exceptional history of Russian-Jewish immigrants who from the 1920s to 1940s, built a vast chocolate production empire, spanning across four factories in four Chinese cities and operating seven outlet stores.
02. January 2023
1930s Honey Soap vintage Chinese advertising poster featuring Li Lili. From the MOFBA collection.
As gorgeous and innocent looking this “Honey Soap” advertising poster featuring Chinese actress Li Lili is, it actually tells the story of several dark episodes from China’s marketing and entertainment history.