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Chinese contract workers regularly protested against the onerous conditions in which they had to work. The colonial authorities labelled them as rebels and thugs. This photo taken in 1899 shows Li Hong and his supporter being taken as prisoners by…

Chinese contract workers sort tobacco leaves by Bekalla company. The hierarchy between contract workers and European workers is clearly visible. The Chinese workers seated, while the European watched from an elevated position.

The kebaya is a traditional blouse-dress ensemble originating in the Malayan Archipelago and largely worn by women in South East Asian countries, notably Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and some regions of Thailand. It is celebrated for its…

The expression of pain and suffering occupies a significant place in Lin Fengmian work. In this context, the use of Christian iconography provides the artist with subjects that allow him to express the most poignant emotions. In many respects, the…

Boulder Sculpture of Qixia Mountain created with celadon jade during the Qianlong reign (1736-1795). Picture taken while it was shown in Vienna during the exhibition 'Art and Aesthetics from China's Forbidden City' at Kunsthistorisches Museum…

Green Jade Double-Vase Flower Holder created during the Qianlong reign (1736-1795). Picture taken while it was shown in Vienna during the exhibition 'Art and Aesthetics from China's Forbidden City' at Kunsthistorisches Museum commemorating 55 years…

Image depicts three English children in a sedan chair held by two bearers. Photo taken in Chefoo which is the European name for the modern-day city of Yantai in the province of Shandong. Notes from Wikimedia states: "Forms part of: Jackson, William…

Image depicts the carrying of a traveler associated with American presbyterian missionary group by two laborers in profile. A note included in the original source states "A summer sedan chair, the kind we used to go up the mountain to Mokanshan, the…

Attributed to photographer and painter William Henry Jackson (1843-1942). Displays leader of World's Transportation Commission, Joseph G. Pangborn standing beside sedan chair in highly ornate courtyard. (From WikiMedia: "Forms part of: Jackson,…

This palace was built in the 1930s. It is situated on Marco Polo Square, and it can be seen standing in front on the pillar at the center of the square. Nowadays it serves as a sports center. As can be seen from this picture, the palace's towers…