Large Chinese dragon extending its body over a series of tables during the Chinese New Year celebration, Chinatown, 1920-1929

Photograph of large Chinese dragon extending its body over a series of tables during the Chinese New Year celebration, Chinatown, 1920-1929. In the foreground at center, a series of four tables can be seen with one of the tables stacked on two others. Wooden chairs have been placed on the surfaces of at least two of the tables. Two men stand to the left of the tables, while another three stand below the highest table. On top of the tables, two men can be seen supporting a decorative Chinese dragon costume. The man sitting on the surface of the highest table holds up the head of the costume, while another man sitting to the far left supports the tail. The long body is composed of decorative cloth and fabric. In the extreme background, a large crowd of people watch the celebration. Flags are visible to the far left.

本照片拍摄于1920至1929年间的唐人街春节庆典现场，画面中一条巨型中式舞龙舒展身躯，覆盖于多张餐桌之上。画面中央的前景区域可见四张餐桌，其中一张叠置于另外两张之上；至少两张桌面摆放着木质座椅。餐桌左侧站立两名男子，最高餐桌下方另有三名男子。另有两名男子在餐桌上方合力托举这套装饰华美的中式龙形舞具：一名男子坐在最高的餐桌桌面上，托举龙形舞具的头部；另一名男子坐在最左侧的桌沿处，支撑龙尾。龙身主体由装饰性布料与织物拼接而成。画面最远端的背景中，大量民众正围观这场庆典；画面最左侧可见数面旗帜。