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Subject Chinese Architecture

11. Photo 1188(81)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(81)
Title:
Within the Forbidden City, home of the Empress Dowager—Harmony Gate from elevated walk near canal, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Scope & Content:
View of the Gate of Supreme Harmony inside the Forbidden City, taken from across the marble bridges.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

12. Photo 1188(82)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(82)
Title:
Architectural ideas of the Imperial Chinese—building in second court of the Forbidden City, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

13. Photo 1188(83)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(83)
Title:
Home of the world's most remarkable ruler—entrance of palace occupied by China's famous Empress Dowager—Forbidden City, Peking. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Scope & Content:
Entrance to the palace is marked by oversized bronze dragon sculptures.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

14. Photo 1188(84)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(84)
Title:
Sacred to the 'Son of Heaven'—grand throne in the Emperor's Palace, Forbidden City, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Scope & Content:
Interior view of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

15. Photo 1188(86)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(86)
Title:
Curious Chinese architecture—typical gateway over a street in the Imperial City, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Scope & Content:
View of ornamental archways located north of the Forbidden City before approaching the Jing Shan Park.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

16. Photo 1188(94)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(94)
Title:
Wan-Shen-Shan (Hill of Ten Thousand Ages), Summer Palace of the Empress, from island in Lake Kun-Ming-Ho, near Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Scope & Content:
View of the Summer Palace, Longevity Hill, and the Tower of Fragrance (Foxiang Ge) from across the lake.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

17. Photo 1188(95)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(95)
Title:
Magnificent marble bridge at the Imperial Summer Palace, near Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Scope & Content:
View of the seventeen-arch bridge, Shiqi Kong Qiao, which connects South Lake Island to the eastern shore.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

18. Photo 1188(96)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1188(96)
Title:
Grand Porcelain Tower, one of the splendid buildings of the Imperial Summer Palace, near Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Scope & Content:
View of the Tower of Fragrance (Foxiang Ge), Longevity Hill.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1900
Extent:
1 item

19. Photo 1224/3(65)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(65)
Title:
Shanghai. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Shanghai was visited by the compiler of this album between 12th and 26th March, 1879. General view of a two storeyed building and smaller structures.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

20. Photo 1224/3(66)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(66)
Title:
Shanghai. Tea Gardens. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Shanghai was visited by the compiler of this album between 12th and 26th March, 1879.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item