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Archive Reference (shelfmark) 1787.d.7, 4 Subject Architecture

11. 1787.d.7, 4(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(38)
Title:
A Pekingese pai-lau. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the ceremonial gateway or triumphal arch: 'This Pai-lau, or Chinese honorary portal, is erected at the gate of the Ta-ka-tien temple, which the Emperor visits when he prays for rain. Structures of this sort are very numerous in Peking. Many of them span ...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1872
Extent:
1 item

12. 1787.d.7, 4(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(40)
Title:
Cenotaph erected to the Banjin Lama of Tibet [at Beijing]. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view, looking towards the entrance gateway to the Lama Temple, with the stupa rising beyond.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1872
Extent:
1 item

13. 1787.d.7, 4(41)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(41)
Title:
The open Altar of Heaven, Peking. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the open terraced altar at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1872
Extent:
1 item

14. 1787.d.7, 4(42)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(42)
Title:
The Temple of Heaven, Peking. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the triple-roofed Temple of Heaven.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1872
Extent:
1 item

15. 1787.d.7, 4(48)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(48)
Title:
The Bronze Temple, Yuen-ming-yuen. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking down onto the temple: 'This picture ... presents to the reader one of the most interesting buildings in the grounds of the Imperial Summer Palace, standing at the foot of Wan-show-shan upon a basis of white marble, and constructed—doors, windows, pi...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1871-1872
Extent:
1 item

16. 1787.d.7, 4(50)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(50)
Title:
The Great Sacrificial Hall at the Tomb of the Emperor Yung-lo. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards the triple-tiered courtyard on which stands the Hall of Heavenly Favours of the Chang ling (Long-lasting Tomb) of the Yongle Emperor, at the Ming Tombs near Beijing.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1871-1872
Extent:
1 item

17. 1787.d.7, 4(56)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(56)
Title:
The Great Wall of China. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards the Great Wall, 'taken from the north of the inner wall, at a place called Pata-ling [Badaling].'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1871-1872
Extent:
1 item

18. 1787.d.7, 4(57)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(57)
Title:
The old arch, Nankow Pass. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the stone gateway known as Guojie ta ('tower that straddles the road') at Kew-yung-kwan (Juyongguan) on the road to Badaling. The sides and interior contain bas-reliefs and inscriptions of Buddhist subjects
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1871-1872
Extent:
1 item

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