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101. 1787.d.7, 2(49)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(49)
Title:
Foochow field women. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Group portrait of five women, posed in front of a doorway and arranged to show details of clothing and hairstyle.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

102. 1787.d.7, 2(50)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(50)
Title:
A memorial arch. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of a stone memorial arch or gateway. Location unspecified, probably near Foochow.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

103. 1787.d.7, 2(51)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(51)
Title:
Foochow coolies. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Portrait of two labourers, posed in the roadway in front of a house.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

104. 1787.d.7, 2(52)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(52)
Title:
A Foochow detective. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length standing portrait: 'The gentleman represented...is known in the city of Foochow as the 'Ma-qui'—'swift as a horse,' and holds the subordinate position of detective officer attached to the magisterial establishment. I paid him a visit at his residence, and...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

105. 1787.d.7, 2(53)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(53)
Title:
The chief of the thieves. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Portrait of four beggars: 'In Foochow the city is divided into wards, and within the limits of each ward a head man is appointed, who can count his descent from a line of illustrious beggars, and in him rests the right, which would seem to be, to keep...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

106. 1787.d.7, 2(54)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(54)
Title:
Beggars living in a tomb. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Portrait of a group of beggars, posed around a doorway: 'The worst class of beggars are the outlaws, who recognize no chief, and who live in holes and hovels about the burial grounds. I made the acquaintance of some of this class, and I have given a p...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

107. 1787.d.7, 2(55)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(55)
Title:
The sedan. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) View of a Chinese man travelling in a sedan chair carried by three porters.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

108. 1787.d.7, 2(56)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(56)
Title:
A military officer. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Portrait of a mandarin on horseback, accompanied by an attendant.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

109. 1787.d.7, 2(57)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(57)
Title:
The plough. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Portrait of a Chinese farmer beside his ox-drawn plough.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

110. 1787.d.7, 2(58)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(58)
Title:
A North China pony. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Portrait of a racing pony and groom: 'Most of these ponies are bred on the Mongolian plain, and are brought down during the winter months to Peking for sale. There they fetch from £5 to £50 apiece, and are then commonly transported by their purchasers to the ports of the coast, and re-sold at mu...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item