The Far East. A monthly journal, illustrated with photographs. Published simultaneously in Tokio, Japan; Shanghai, China; and in Hongkong. New series. Vol. 1. No. 5. November 1876. Photographer(s): Unknown
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Imprint: Shanghai. Printed at the 'Celestial Empire' Office.
On the Northern River (Soochow Creek). Photographer: Unknown
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View looking along the river, lined with houses on the far bank, towards a stone bridge. The text states that this photograph shows a village about twenty miles from Shanghai.
The punishment by the cangue, Hongkew police station. Photographer: Unknown
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Group portrait of five figures shackled together and wearing the cangue, a square wooden collar worn all day by the convicted criminal and often inscribed with the nature of the offence.
Japanese tea-house hostess and attendant. Photographer: Unknown
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Studio portrait of two women, seated in front of a screen with the implements of their trade. The captions for prints 7 and 8 have been transposed in this copy.
The Far East. A monthly journal, illustrated with photographs. Published simultaneously in Tokio, Japan; Shanghai, China; and in Hongkong. New series. Vol. 1. No. 6. December 1876. Photographer(s): Unknown
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Imprint: Shanghai. Printed at the 'Celestial Empire' Office.