Rich native bazaars on Nankin Road, principal Chinese street in the English Settlement, Shanghai. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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View facing eastward down Nankin Road, lined with stores.
Where Shanghai's wealthy natives pass the time—Chinese tea house, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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Interior view of a tea house, furnished with low tables with marble tops, square stools, glass lanterns, and mirrors. Inside, there are several men sitting around the tables. On the table in centre are two water-pipes.
One of China'a most terrible methods of death punishment, Shanghai. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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From the photographer's (Ricalton) note printed on back of the card: 'This notorious pirate killed several persons. The last offense was the gouging out of a man's eyes. He is placed in this cage with with planks coming snugly around his neck; several flat stones are placed under his feet. He st...
A high caste lady's dainty 'Lily Feet'—showing method of deformity (shoe worn on great toe only)—China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood