Count Von Waldersee, escorted by Officers of the Allied Forces through the lines of U.S. Infantry, toward Sacred Gate, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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View of the Meridian Gate (Wu Men) approaching the entrance to the Forbidden City.
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
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View of the Gate of Supreme Harmony inside the Forbidden City, taken from across the marble bridges.
Architectural ideas of the Imperial Chinese—building in second court of the Forbidden City, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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
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Entrance to the palace is marked by oversized bronze dragon sculptures.
Sacred to the 'Son of Heaven'—grand throne in the Emperor's Palace, Forbidden City, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
No. 29. The Siege in Peking. View from the Front Gate looking North towards the 'Forbidden City.' This photograph was taken during thr bombardment. The bodies of three dead Chinese soldiers are seen lying in the foreground. Photographer: Killie, Charles A.
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Inscription: Copyright notice at bottom left of print. View looking towards the Forbidden City, printed from a broken glass plate.