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Subject British Legation (Beijing)

1. Maps 5.d.21(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Maps 5.d.21(9)
Title:
Engl.Gesandtschaft in Peking [British Legation, Peking]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of the verandah and decorated eaves of the Chinese house, which served as the first British Legation in Peking. An engraving based on this photograph was published in the French periodical 'Le Tour du Monde' in 1864.
Collection Area:
Map Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1864
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1188(71)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(71)
Title:
British Legation, scene of heroic fortitude during the terrible siege,—from barricaded city wall—Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1188(75)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(75)
Title:
Ruins around the Legation burned by Chinese—from Chien-men (gate) where Capt. Reilley was killed—Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

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