Albumen Collection (page 11)

Hatamen street, Peking, Beijing, China, c. 1900
Vintage late 19th century photograph: Hatamen street, Peking, Beijing, China, c.1900

Inauguration Ketteler memorial palou, Peking, Beijing, China 1903
Vintage c.1900 photograph: Inauguration Ketteler memorial palou, Peking, Beijing, China 1903

Gate at the entrance to the Legation Quarter, Peking, Beijing, China c. 1900
Vintage photograph: Gate at the entrance to the Legation Quarter, Peking, Beijing, China c.1900

Senior officers, foreign powers, Peking, Beijing, China, Boxer era
Vintage c.1900 photograph: Senior officers, foreign powers, Peking, Beijing, China, Boxer era

Street in Kyoto, Japan
Vintage late 19th century photograph: Street in Kyoto, Japan

Legation quarter, Peking, Beijing, China, c. 1900
Vintage photograph: Legation quarter, Peking, Beijing, China, c.1900

Street and pailou, paifang, Peking, Beijing, China
Vintage photograph: Street and pailou, paifang, Peking, Beijing, China

Horses, riders, hollow of big tree, Mariposa Grove, California
Vintage late 19th century photograph: Horses, riders, hollow of big tree, Mariposa Grove, California

Train staton and bridges, Yokohama, Japan
Vintage late 19th century photograph: Train staton and bridges, Yokohama, Japan

Sedan chairs, carrying chairs with Chinese porters, China
Vintage late 19th century photograph: Sedan chairs, carrying chairs with Chinese porters, China

City walls, Peking, Beijing, China, c. 1900
Vintage late 19th century photograph: City walls, Peking, Beijing, China, c.1900

Ketteler, Pailpu, Paifang, Peking, Beijing, construction 1901-2
Vintage c.1900 photograph: Ketteler, Pailpu, Paifang, Peking, Beijing, construction 1901-2

Soldiers and Chinese at train station, Peking, Beijing, 1900
Vintage c.1900 photograph: Soldiers and Chinese at train station, Peking, Beijing, 1900

Legation Street, Peking, Beijing, China, 1902

Chinese actors, performers, China, c. 1900
Chinese actors, performers, China, c.1900

Train tracks, Peking, Beijing, China, c. 1900
Train tracks, Peking, Beijing, China, c.1900

Buildings and totem poles beside water, Alaska
Vintage c.1900 photograph: Buildings and totem poles beside water, Alaska

Main street, Sitka, Alaska
Vintage c.1900 photograph: Main street, Sitka, Alaska

Ellora Caves, India
Vintage late 19th century photograph: Ellora Caves, India

River, boats and steamer, likely Canton, Gunagzhou, China
Vintage late 19th century photograph: River, boats and steamer, likely Canton, Gunagzhou, China

Palace entrance gate, Peking, Beijing, China, c. 1900
Vintage late 19th century photograph: Palace entrance gate, Peking, Beijing, China, c.1900

Train station at Peking, Beijing, China in 1901
Vintage late 19th century photograph: Train station at Peking, Beijing, China in 1901

Ships and buildings along Hooghly River, Calcutta, India
Vintage late 19th century photograph: Ships and buildings along Hooghly River, Calcutta, India

India - the Char Minar, Hyderabad
19th century vintage photograph India - the Char Minar, Hyderabad

India - Nizams palace, Hyderabad
19th century vintage photograph India - Nizams palace, Hyderabad

India - the Residency, Lucknow, Samuel Bourne, 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - the Residency, Lucknow, Samuel Bourne, 1860s

India - open bridge Hooghly river, Calcutta, c. 1870s
19th century vintage photograph India - open bridge allowing shipping to pass, Hooghly river, Calcutta, Bourne and Shepherd, c.1870s

India - Raja Jey Singhs Observatory, Benares Varanasi
19th century vintage photograph India - Raja Jey Singhs Observatory, Benares Varanasi, Samuel Bourne, 1860s

India - tomb of Emperor Toghluk near Delhi, 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - tomb of Emperor Toghluk near Delhi, Samuel Bourne, 1860s

India - Fort, Agra, Delhi Gate, Samuel Bourne, 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - the Fort, Agra, Delhi Gate, Samuel bourne, 1860s

19th century vintage photograph - Spain, Toldeo

Spain - view over the city of Toledo
19th century vintage photograph - Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - view over the city of Toledo

Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - Giralda, Seville
19th century vintage photograph - Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - Giralda, Seville

Spain view of the Escorial monastery
19th century vintage photograph - Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - view of the Escorial monastery

Spain - El Escorial Palace, rooms of King Felipe II
19th century vintage photograph - Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - El Escorial Palace, rooms of King Felipe II

Spain portrait Spanish man - the mayor of a village
19th century vintage photograph - Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - protrait of a Spanish man - the mayor of a village

Spain -young Spanish women from the mountians
19th century vintage photograph - Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - portrait of young Spanish women from the mountians

Spain young Spanish woman - milkmaid milk maid
19th century vintage photograph - Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - portrait of a young Spanish woman - milkmaid milk maid

China - garden in Canton Guangzhou
19th century vintage photograph - China - garden in Canton Guangzhou

Spain Seville from Triana over the Guadalquivir river
19th century vintage photograph - Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - view of Seville from Triana over the Guadalquivir river

Spain - the cathedral in Seville
19th century vintage photograph - Spain (Juan Laurent photographer) - the cathedral in Seville

China, boats on a Chinese river, probably Canton

China, Canton, Guangzhou - sampans or river boats
19th century vintage photograph - China, Canton, Guangzhou - sampans or river boats

China - pagoda on the Canton River, pearl river
19th century vintage photograph - China - pagoda on the Canton River, pearl river

19th century China - Chinese tombs, graves
19th century vintage photograph - China - Chines tombs, graves

China - rooftop view of Canton Guangzhou
c.1880s China - rooftop view of Canton Guangzhou

China - flower pagoda
19th century vintage photograph - China - flower pagoda

China, Canton, Guangzhou - Hualin Temple
19th century vintage photograph - China, Canton, Guangzhou - Hualin Temple, formerly also known as the Temple of the Five Hundred Gods or Genii, is a Buddhist temple in Guangzhou, China

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"Exploring the Global Journey of Albumen: From Harbour to Castle, and Beyond" Step into a captivating journey through time as we delve into the diverse world of albumen. From the picturesque harbour of Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia to the majestic Bridge on the River Tamar in Conwy Castle, Wales - this photographic technique has left its mark across continents. Transporting us back to c. 1880s Southeast Asia, we witness a glimpse of life in Philippines where girls and women radiate beauty captured by albumen prints. Moving forward, we find ourselves amidst the chaos of World War II with John Laverick's SBS capturing Operation Albumen on Crete. The versatility takes us further south to South Africa, where an ox-drawn wagon train braves river crossings. Meanwhile, at Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California - memories frozen in time await our exploration. Traveling eastward brings us to Shanghai's bustling Bund during the early 20th century; traffic and boats harmoniously coexist against a vintage backdrop. Our next stop is Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, India - an architectural marvel that stands tall even through albumen prints. As we approach Japan during c. 1880s, a young woman engrossed in her reflection while putting on makeup reveals timeless elegance preserved by this technique. Lastly but not leastly from India emerges images showcasing both royalty and culture - from the Amir of Kabul Afghanistan during 1860s to a child prince surrounded by his officials. Albumen transcends borders and eras as it encapsulates moments frozen forever within its delicate layers. Join us as we embark on this visual odyssey celebrating history's most cherished treasures captured through albumen photography.