Chinaman Collection (page 2)

Page from the Attractive Picture Book (coloured engraving)
3652545 Page from the Attractive Picture Book (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinaman selling the "Pekin Gazette"(engraving)
962021 Chinaman selling the " Pekin Gazette" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinaman selling the " Pekin Gazette")

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China, Shaanxi Province, Xian, Carved statue of a man in Small Goose Pagoda Park

A Design for an Album, 1835
A Design for an Album, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)

Two of Those Sages …. Like Pedlars Among Us, 1909
Two of Those Sages ….Like Pedlars Among Us, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Gulliver Kisses the Queen of Brobdingnagias Hand, 1909
Gulliver Kisses the Queen of Brobdingnagias Hand, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Three China Figures From The Wallace Elliot Collection, c1775
Three China Figures From The Wallace Elliot Collection, left, bow figure of a shepherd boy after Giovanni Bologna (British Museum, London), centre Longton Hall figure of a goatherd and right

Chinaman Chow-Chow
A jovial Chinese man is delighted with his bowl of Chow Mein and is about to dive on in for that first bite! Date: circa 1910

Punch Cartoon 1899
The open mouth : or, the integrity of China. The British Lion and the Russian Bear try to get their hands on a scared Johnny Chinaman

Hawaii, Oahu, Kualoa County Beach Park, Mokoli i Island (Chinaman Hat) Silhouetted At Sunrise, Palms On Shore

Hawaii, Oahu, Mokoli i Island (Chinaman Hat) Palm Trees, Beach

Hawaii, Oahu, Orange Yellow Sunrise At Chinamans Hat, Palms Silhouetted A42G

Hawaii, Oahu, Waiahole, Outrigger Canoes On Beach, Turquoise Water

Hawaii, Oahu, Kualoa, Mokoli i Island (Chinamans Hat), Sunbeams Coming Down From Storm Clouds

Hawaii, Oahu, Windward, Chinamans Hat, Calm Water, Sandy Beach With Tree

Smiling Chinese man on a Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Regional music: the king, a chinese instrument
A Chinese percussion instrument: the king, a hanging rack of square bells, similar to the Bianqing

Long fingernails of a High Class Chinese Man
The extraordinarily long fingernails of a High Class Chinese Man

Comic visual and verbal pun -- A China-man
Cartoon - Comic visual and verbal pun - A Chinaman. 19th century

Chinese man and monkey on a Christmas card
Chinese man on a Christmas card has his pigtail pulled by a monkey. (2 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Evolution. Chinese women reject traditional shoes and tell Mr John Bull Chinaman, They are no use, we re quite grown out of that sort of shoe! Please take fresh measures

Regional music: Chinese drums
A man strikes a Chinese drum with a beater. Date: 1837

Instruments of the Far East
A variety of stringed and wind instruments from the Far East. A Chinese organ, flagolet, oboe and trumpet are shown

Le Bon Genre - La Toilette Chinoise, 1813 (etching)
XJF869691 Le Bon Genre - La Toilette Chinoise, 1813 (etching) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Chinese Sailing Ships (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF197473 Chinese Sailing Ships (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Ship from China and Java rigged with mat sails (engraving)
XCF197472 A Ship from China and Java rigged with mat sails (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Bar of a Gambling Saloon (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF103764 The Bar of a Gambling Saloon (engraving) (b&w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

THE RIOTING IN CANTON, 1883: 1. Chinese Camp and Tents. 2. Offices of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, Fired by the Mob. 3. Fire Brigade Extinguishing the Fire. 4. Europeans Escaping by Boats. 5

John, A Chinaman in Sydney, Australia Date: 1892

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

The 4th of July. Date 1872

Chinamans Pigtail
A new use for the chinamans pigtail A Chinese man using his pigtail to hang out his laundry 1900

The Willow Pattern Tea House, Shanghai, China

Devotions at a Grave
A pious Chinaman honours the burial place of his departed ancestors

Chinaman with Chopsticks
A Chinese diner using chop sticks

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"Chinaman: A Melody of Cultural Influences and Misconceptions" In the realm of regional music, one figure stands tall as "The King. " With his enchanting melodies played on a traditional Chinese instrument, he captivates audiences worldwide. However, history reveals a darker side to the term "Chinaman. " In an American anti-Chinese advert from the 1880s, we witness prejudice fueled by stereotypes. The ad promotes a product called Rough on Rats, exploiting the false belief that Chinese people consumed rats. Amidst these misconceptions, another character emerges - Henry the Cruel. An engraving depicting this ruthless individual reminds us of how ignorance can breed cruelty. Yet not all depictions are negative. Take for instance a stunning clock from France in 1775. Created by Pierre Martin Merra, it showcases intricate craftsmanship and features a Chinese man as part of its design—a testament to cross-cultural influences during that era. Tradesman signs also shed light on perceptions surrounding "Chinamen. " Ingrid Selmer-Larsen's creation in 1939 portrays a dignified figure representing Chinese culture outside tea stores. Similarly, her Tea Store Figure transports us back to the bustling streets of the early 20th century. Raymond E. Noble's Water Spout adds whimsy with its charming depiction of water flowing through an Oriental-inspired sculpture—an artistic fusion bridging cultures seamlessly. David Ramage's Male Tea Shop Figure further exemplifies cultural exchange with its representation of an elegant gentleman serving tea—a symbol of hospitality and tradition cherished across generations. Literature too has explored this theme; Jonathan Swift's Gulliver’s Travels introduces two sages resembling peddlers among us—perhaps reflecting upon societal prejudices prevalent at that time. Traveling across continents brings us to Australia where we find glimpses into daily life through photographs like A Squatters Hut in New South Wales—a reminder of the diverse communities that shaped the nation.