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Chinese Collection

Background imageChinese Collection: Pu Yi, the last emperor of China aged 16 on his wedding day 1922

Pu Yi, the last emperor of China aged 16 on his wedding day 1922

Background imageChinese Collection: The Guangxu Emperor (August 14, 1871 - November 14, 1908), born Zaitian, was the

The Guangxu Emperor (August 14, 1871 - November 14, 1908), born Zaitian, was the tenth emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China proper

Background imageChinese Collection: The China situation. Left to right : General Chu Yu Pu, Tupan of Chihli, Marshal

The China situation. Left to right : General Chu Yu Pu, Tupan of Chihli, Marshal Chang Chung Chang, Tupan of Shantung, and General Chang Hsueh Liang, son of Marshal Chang Tso Lin. 8 March 1927

Background imageChinese Collection: Christian dictator of China, General Feng, whose army of 40, 000 captures Peking

Christian dictator of China, General Feng, whose army of 40, 000 captures Peking without firing a shot. His army of 40, 000 troops is in control of the city

Background imageChinese Collection: Chinese Royal Wedding The sixteen year old Manchu Emperor whose wedding in Peking

Chinese Royal Wedding The sixteen year old Manchu Emperor whose wedding in Peking took place recently 22 January 1923

Background imageChinese Collection: Hui-lan Oei was the daughter of Chinese businessman Oei Tiong Ham. Her marriage to

Hui-lan Oei was the daughter of Chinese businessman Oei Tiong Ham. Her marriage to Chinese diplomat and politician Vi Kyuin Wellington Koo

Background imageChinese Collection: Chinas wedding presents to the Royal couple, Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten

Chinas wedding presents to the Royal couple, Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten consist of a Chinese silk wedding dress, a case of China tea and about 200 pieces of of exquisite china

Background imageChinese Collection: Empress Dowager Cixi was born 29 November 1834, the daughter of a military official

Empress Dowager Cixi was born 29 November 1834, the daughter of a military official, and at the age of sixteen entered the Imperial harem

Background imageChinese Collection: The Cat and the Cherub at Stansted Theatre, West Sussex. Miss Katherine Wyld

The Cat and the Cherub at Stansted Theatre, West Sussex. Miss Katherine Wyld as Ah Yoi and the Honourable Geoffrey Browne as, Sing Sun Luey. 1929

Background imageChinese Collection: Sun Yat - sen still, very much alive Dr Sun Yat - Sen, the Chinese reform leader

Sun Yat - sen still, very much alive Dr Sun Yat - Sen, the Chinese reform leader, who was reported dead, is very much alive. Here he is seen presenting colours to his troops in Canton 12 August 1924

Background imageChinese Collection: Civil War in China. Chinese artillery on the march. This picture gives a good

Civil War in China. Chinese artillery on the march. This picture gives a good idea of the up - to - date appearance and equipment of the Chinese regular army. 5 September 1924

Background imageChinese Collection: The situation in China. Warships off Shanghai. 2 February 1927

The situation in China. Warships off Shanghai. 2 February 1927

Background imageChinese Collection: Wu Pei Fu, Chief of Allied Armies. Headquarters at Hankow in China. 21 May 1926

Wu Pei Fu, Chief of Allied Armies. Headquarters at Hankow in China. 21 May 1926

Background imageChinese Collection: General Yen Hsi - Shan, military Governor of the Shansi Province and originator

General Yen Hsi - Shan, military Governor of the Shansi Province and originator of a new scheme for popular education in China. 25 January 1925

Background imageChinese Collection: Chinas New Premier. mr Tang Shao Yi, with his little daughter. He speaks English perfectly

Chinas New Premier. mr Tang Shao Yi, with his little daughter. He speaks English perfectly, being a graduate of the Yale University 8 August 1922

Background imageChinese Collection: Chinese President admits his complete failure Heu Shih Chang, the Chinese president

Chinese President admits his complete failure Heu Shih Chang, the Chinese president, who is reported to have resigned. He had previously made a statement in which he admitted his complete failure in

Background imageChinese Collection: Lead lady in XIIth century Chinese play. Mme Tora Teje, Swedens prettiest woman

Lead lady in XIIth century Chinese play. Mme Tora Teje, Swedens prettiest woman in the extraordinary make - up necessary for the part of Der Kreiderkreis. 11 June 1929

Background imageChinese Collection: President of China Li Yuan Hang 18 January 1923

President of China Li Yuan Hang 18 January 1923

Background imageChinese Collection: Dr C T Wang, the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs. 1929

Dr C T Wang, the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs. 1929

Background imageChinese Collection: The crisis in China. An interesting picture showing the train which carried Commander

The crisis in China. An interesting picture showing the train which carried Commander in Chief Chiang Kai Shek and his staff from Canton on the expedition against Wu Pei Pu

Background imageChinese Collection: Admiralty House, Plymouth Devon On the lawn at the front of Admiralty House, a huge

Admiralty House, Plymouth Devon On the lawn at the front of Admiralty House, a huge, iron bell said to weigh about 19 cwt

Background imageChinese Collection: Mrs Sun Yat Sen Posed as A Corpse Mrs Sun Yat Sen wife of the self styled President of Canton

Mrs Sun Yat Sen Posed as A Corpse Mrs Sun Yat Sen wife of the self styled President of Canton ( South China ) who, when her husbands residence was beisiged by troops fled to open country

Background imageChinese Collection: City and troops captured. Chi Sieh Yuan, the former military Governour of Kiangsu

City and troops captured. Chi Sieh Yuan, the former military Governour of Kiangsu, who, by an unexpected move, dramatically occupied Shanghai City without firing a shot. 12 January 1925

Background imageChinese Collection: War Lord Captures Shanghai. General Sun Chuanfang, the Fu Kien Warlord, who brought

War Lord Captures Shanghai. General Sun Chuanfang, the Fu Kien Warlord, who brought about the downfall of the Chekiang defence, photographed on entering Shanghai. 18 November 1924

Background imageChinese Collection: A dope problem in the east A Chinese man and his Japanese wife in opium sleep, Shanghai

A dope problem in the east A Chinese man and his Japanese wife in opium sleep, Shanghai, China 1920

Background imageChinese Collection: Wife and Children of Chinas New President MME Li Yuan Hung, wife of China s

Wife and Children of Chinas New President MME Li Yuan Hung, wife of China s
Wife and Children of Chinas New President MME Li Yuan Hung, wife of Chinas new President with her two sons and two daughters 7 June 1922

Background imageChinese Collection: General Yen Hsi Shan. Governor of Shanai. 1929

General Yen Hsi Shan. Governor of Shanai. 1929

Background imageChinese Collection: Bomb at a banquet. A bomb was thrown through a window of the Victoria Hotel, Canto

Bomb at a banquet. A bomb was thrown through a window of the Victoria Hotel, Canto, during a dinner to M H Merlin, the Governor General of French Indo China. A view of the Victoria Hotel, Canton

Background imageChinese Collection: Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang. Late Minister of War in the National Government of China

Marshal Feng Yu Hsiang. Late Minister of War in the National Government of China. 1929

Background imageChinese Collection: Patchwork sails on the Grand Canal, Kashing, China Typical Grand Canal Junks

Patchwork sails on the Grand Canal, Kashing, China Typical Grand Canal Junks, their sails one fourth matting, one fourth holes, and one half miscellaneous material

Background imageChinese Collection: Reported fall of Hankow. Chinas Civil War is developing rapidly. Hankow is

Reported fall of Hankow. Chinas Civil War is developing rapidly. Hankow is reported to have fallen. 8 September 1926

Background imageChinese Collection: Julia ( left ) and Betty, daughters of the Chinese Ambassador to America, Saoke Alfred Sze

Julia ( left ) and Betty, daughters of the Chinese Ambassador to America, Saoke Alfred Sze, in their native dress at the embassy in Washington. 13 February 1924

Background imageChinese Collection: Five persons killed in bombing outrage. Five persons were killed in the bomb outrage

Five persons killed in bombing outrage. Five persons were killed in the bomb outrage at Canton when an unsuccessful attempt was made on the life of M Martial Henri Merlin

Background imageChinese Collection: A view of Tsinanfu, China. 10 May 1928

A view of Tsinanfu, China. 10 May 1928

Background imageChinese Collection: Mr Wang Ching Wei. Former Chairman of Central Kuominsang Party. 1929

Mr Wang Ching Wei. Former Chairman of Central Kuominsang Party. 1929


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