China: Unidentified Locations, 1896-1899
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Typical scenes in these unidentified places include landscapes of mountains, fields, and valleys; a few street scenes; men and horses; boats on water; and various factory and work scenes, including a water mill.
One image shows Chinese statesman Li Hongzhang (Li Hung-chang, d. 1901) and various dignitaries, including perhaps William Pritchard Morgan. During this period Li was governor-general of Zhili province, and in 1899 was acting governor-general of the Liangguang provinces, so it is possible this image was taken in one of these places, or in Beijing, where Li often conducted diplomatic business.
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Titles have been transcribed as they appear in original captions on the backs of prints. Descriptive captions and Chinese translations of titles were supplied by library staff.
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