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I am wondering if anyone can translate the Chinese characters on the back of these mid-late 1920's business cards from Shanghai. Is it just the same information as the other side, but in Chinese? Any ideas what services these were for? Any help appreciated! Thank you.

Yes, just the Chinese version of the English names and the detailed Chinese addresses. There's no indication what services or profession these women were in, but given that the Chinese "names" are merely Chinese characters that sound like the pronunciation in Chinese of the English names (ie, the Chinese "names" are not actual Chinese names), it may be that these were paid courtesans of some sort.

Dear Rat,

How polite you are. I think there is little doubt about their profession.

Mike

Hello Maile, Mike & Rat,

I thought about trying to translate these but then remembered my vow never to kiss and tell. :)

Bill H.

Excellent, thank you very much! I appreciate your time.

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