Magnificent bronze astronomical instruments made in 1674 under Emperor Kanghi, Imperial Observatory, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
Miss Smith, a heroine of the siege, and protected refugees, among the ruins of the London Mission Schools, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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In the first row, Reverend Joseph Stonehouse of the London Mission Schools is seated on the far left, in the front row. Miss Smith, is seated in the right foreground.
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
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View of the Summer Palace, Longevity Hill, and the Tower of Fragrance (Foxiang Ge) from across the lake.
Grand Porcelain Tower, one of the splendid buildings of the Imperial Summer Palace, near Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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View of the Tower of Fragrance (Foxiang Ge), Longevity Hill.
Minister Conger leaving Legation in his official chair—always used on official calls, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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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.
Prince Ching, Commander of the City Guard—secret friend of Legation during Siege—later Peace Commissioner, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
The Empress Dowager's Counsellors in dealing with the Powers—members of the Tsung-li Yamen, Peking, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood