Minister Conger leaving Legation in his official chair—always used on official calls, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Scope & Content:
The Minister of the American Legation Minister Conger and his secretary, travelling in sedan chairs on an official visit. Edwin H. Conger (1843-1907) served as American Minister Plenipotentiary to China from 1898-1905.
Hong Kong. Queen's Road, Native Town. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Hong Kong was visited by the compiler of this album from 3-8 March 1879. Street view of Queen's Road, with rows of signboards hung from the shops on either side. With sedan chairs parked on either side of the street.
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Showing a Japanese woman being transported in a form of sedan chair slung on a pole and carried by two men: 'The cango is the most uncomfortable means of conveyance to all but Japanese … a mere bamboo affair, in which the occupant is regularly bundled and shake...