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.
Strange medley from many nations at the public water hydrant—during foreign occupation—Tientsin, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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Gathering of Russians, Indians, American soliders at the water pump.
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.
One of China'a most terrible methods of death punishment, Shanghai. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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From the photographer's (Ricalton) note printed on back of the card: 'This notorious pirate killed several persons. The last offense was the gouging out of a man's eyes. He is placed in this cage with with planks coming snugly around his neck; several flat stones are placed under his feet. He st...
From German Club ([looking] W.S.W.) over battlefield, during battle July 13,1900, Tientsin, China. Photographer: James Ricalton for Underwood and Underwood
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Group of British residents and missionaries watching the battle from the roof of the German Club.