Chinese Theatre Works - "Red Gate: Pauline Benton & Chinese Shadow Theatre in America"

The heart of Chinese Theatre Works’ collections of shadow figures, The Pauline Benton Collection represents a significant historical and ethnographic treasure trove as well as an artistic resource. Pauline Benton began collecting these figures in China during her stays in Peking during the 20’s and 30’s. Some of the shadow figures in the collection were already antiques she acquired them. A few date back as far as the 18th and early 19th centurie...