Chinese culture in the 19th century. Travelogues, cultural history, mythology.
The Tatar soldiers form the garrison of towns; and they are, in an especial manner the guards of the emperor. In each town they are under a general, who is independent of the officer who commands outside the walls.
Chinois de la haute classe. Natural History and pictures of the people and the different races and tribes
The Paris Exposition Universelle of 1878 By Arthur Chandler.
The Emperor of China. L’empereur de Chine. Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen.
A Chinese provincial Governor seated in front of his felt tent, accompanied by a soldier of his suite.
Nobility costumes from China 1850s. Gallery: Les nations. Album des Costumes De Tous les Pays. Par Alexandre Lacauchie. Paris. Maison Martinet. Haute Cœur frères 41, Rue Vivienne et 146, Rue de… Read More
Chinese children flying kites. From: A series of images used for Sunday School lessons 1948.
The Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World.
At the approach of night the gates of the cities in China, and the barricades at the end of each street, are carefully shut.
Dame Chinoise. Chinese Noble Woman 18th century. Costumes historiques par Achille Devéria
