The Yellow Peril Collection

The itinerant maker of shoes, for one sex only (b / w photo)
6003689 The itinerant maker of shoes, for one sex only (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The itinerant maker of shoes, for one sex only)

The interior of the South Taku Fort, on the Pei-ho River, showing the place where the allies landed on 25 June 1859
6003782 The interior of the South Taku Fort, on the Pei-ho River, showing the place where the allies landed on 25 June 1859 (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Citizen soldiers of the queen at Hong-Kong; Cavalry and artillery volunteers at Shanghai (b / w photo)
6003742 Citizen soldiers of the queen at Hong-Kong; Cavalry and artillery volunteers at Shanghai (b/w photo) by European Photographer

On the banks of the Pei-ho River at Tientsin (b / w photo)
6003741 On the banks of the Pei-ho River at Tientsin (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the banks of the Pei-ho River at Tientsin)

The main street of Peking, Chinese hieroglyphics (b / w photo)
6003730 The main street of Peking, Chinese hieroglyphics (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The main street of Peking, Chinese hieroglyphics)

Four scenes of life and death in the Celestial Empire (b / w photo)
6003723 Four scenes of life and death in the Celestial Empire (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the banks of the Pearl River, water-side scenes at Canton (b / w photo)
6003719 On the banks of the Pearl River, water-side scenes at Canton (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the banks of the Pearl River)

A pair of picturesque nooks well-known to the legations at Peking (b / w photo)
6003699 A pair of picturesque nooks well-known to the legations at Peking (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four snap-shots of life in the imperial Chinese capital (b / w photo)
6003694 Four snap-shots of life in the imperial Chinese capital (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b / w photo)
6003692 Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canton)

Han-Kau Arsenal, a Chinese attempt to imitate the despised foreigner (b / w photo)
6003684 Han-Kau Arsenal, a Chinese attempt to imitate the despised foreigner (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Han-Kau Arsenal)

Christian hospital at Tientsin, first patronised and then confiscated by a heathen Viceroy (b / w photo)
6003679 Christian hospital at Tientsin, first patronised and then confiscated by a heathen Viceroy (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Travelling on the "Great River", a missionary and his family going up the Yang-tze-Kiang (b / w photo)
6003676 Travelling on the " Great River", a missionary and his family going up the Yang-tze-Kiang (b/w photo) by European Photographer

A Chinese family at home, the National Institution of Foot-Binding (b / w photo)
6003675 A Chinese family at home, the National Institution of Foot-Binding (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese family at home)

The Taku forts, just captured by a European fleet for the third time (b / w photo)
6003674 The Taku forts, just captured by a European fleet for the third time (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taku forts)

Sir Edward Seymour, Sir Alfred Gaselee (b / w photo)
6003665 Sir Edward Seymour, Sir Alfred Gaselee (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Seymour, Sir Alfred Gaselee)

In the heart of the British Legation, the home of Sir Claude and Lady Macdonald (b / w photo)
6003664 In the heart of the British Legation, the home of Sir Claude and Lady Macdonald (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Life in Canton (b / w photo)
6003744 Life in Canton (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Canton)

Off with the old doctor, on with the new, out-patients at the London Mission Hospital, Tientsin (b / w photo)
6003735 Off with the old doctor, on with the new, out-patients at the London Mission Hospital, Tientsin (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Mandarin sitting for his photograph; Granite dragon pillar at Amoy (b / w photo)
6003731 Mandarin sitting for his photograph; Granite dragon pillar at Amoy (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Kushan Monastery, where fish are nursed in their old age by Buddhist monks (b / w photo)
6003726 The Kushan Monastery, where fish are nursed in their old age by Buddhist monks (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kushan Monastery)

The effects of a typhoon, junks wrecked on the coast at the mouth of the Yang-tze (b / w photo)
6003721 The effects of a typhoon, junks wrecked on the coast at the mouth of the Yang-tze (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Family life afloat at Canton (b / w photo)
6003712 Family life afloat at Canton (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family life afloat at Canton)

A wonderful bridge in Sze-chuan, no wheeled vehicle need apply here! (b / w photo)
6003711 A wonderful bridge in Sze-chuan, no wheeled vehicle need apply here! (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wonderful bridge in Sze-chuan)

A view from the Great Wall, the only place in Peking where fresh air can be had (b / w photo)
6003705 A view from the Great Wall, the only place in Peking where fresh air can be had (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The railway station at Tientsin, the starting-point of the expedition to Peking (b / w photo)
6003704 The railway station at Tientsin, the starting-point of the expedition to Peking (b/w photo) by European Photographer

A couple of scenes from the Chinese capital (b / w photo)
6003703 A couple of scenes from the Chinese capital (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A couple of scenes from the Chinese capital)

A Chinese dinner-party, five pairs of chop-sticks and a bowl of rice (b / w photo)
6003702 A Chinese dinner-party, five pairs of chop-sticks and a bowl of rice (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese dinner-party)

The way to Peking, by rail, by road, and by river (b / w photo)
6003701 The way to Peking, by rail, by road, and by river (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The way to Peking, by rail, by road, and by river)

A Chinese gambling establishment, the banker picking up the "cash"(b / w photo)
6003696 A Chinese gambling establishment, the banker picking up the " cash" (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The Taku North Fort, "Blood is thicker than water"(b / w photo)
6003690 The Taku North Fort, " Blood is thicker than water" (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taku North Fort)

A great port on the sea-road to Peking (b / w photo)
6003683 A great port on the sea-road to Peking (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A great port on the sea-road to Peking)

The Diplomatic Quarter of Peking, where a thousand foreigners were besieged (litho)
6003673 The Diplomatic Quarter of Peking, where a thousand foreigners were besieged (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diplomatic Quarter of Peking)

A palace gate in Peking, the entrance to the abode of the "Son of Heaven"(b / w photo)
6003670 A palace gate in Peking, the entrance to the abode of the " Son of Heaven" (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The An-Ting Gate of Peking, where the city was surrendered to the allies in 1860 (b / w photo)
6003668 The An-Ting Gate of Peking, where the city was surrendered to the allies in 1860 (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Travel in North China, how the hapless tourist is accommodated (b / w photo)
6003727 Travel in North China, how the hapless tourist is accommodated (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travel in North China)

"The Model Settlement, "a scene on the British bund at Shanghai (b / w photo)
6003724 " The Model Settlement, " a scene on the British bund at Shanghai (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Model Settlement)

A Chinese palace at Peking, now part of the British Legation (b / w photo)
6003715 A Chinese palace at Peking, now part of the British Legation (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese palace at Peking)

The city of Victoria, Hong-Kong, looking up to "The Peak"from "Pedders Wharf"(b / w photo)
6003714 The city of Victoria, Hong-Kong, looking up to " The Peak" from " Pedders Wharf" (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The Chinese Colorado, scenes among the gorges of the upper Yang-tze River (b / w photo)
6003709 The Chinese Colorado, scenes among the gorges of the upper Yang-tze River (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Colorado)

Chung-King, the commercial metropolis of Sze-Chaun, a picturesque city in Western China (b / w photo)
6003784 Chung-King, the commercial metropolis of Sze-Chaun, a picturesque city in Western China (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chung-King)

Chinese village scenes, a pair of typical ancient gateways (b / w photo)
6003747 Chinese village scenes, a pair of typical ancient gateways (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese village scenes)

Approach to the British Legation, Peking, a great public work in ruins (b / w photo)
6003740 Approach to the British Legation, Peking, a great public work in ruins (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Approach to the British Legation)

Confucian Temple at Nan-king, where the father of Chinese philosophy is worshipped (b / w photo)
6003734 Confucian Temple at Nan-king, where the father of Chinese philosophy is worshipped (b/w photo) by European Photographer

On the ragged edge of Chinese life, the treatment of beggars and thieves (b / w photo)
6003720 On the ragged edge of Chinese life, the treatment of beggars and thieves (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Travel and trade on the upper Yang-tze, picturesque but perilous navigation (b / w photo)
6003697 Travel and trade on the upper Yang-tze, picturesque but perilous navigation (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Happy Valley, Hong-Kong, where the derby of the Far East is run (b / w photo)
6003695 The Happy Valley, Hong-Kong, where the derby of the Far East is run (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Happy Valley, Hong-Kong)

Government house, Hong-Kong, the head centre of British influence in the Far East (b / w photo)
6003691 Government house, Hong-Kong, the head centre of British influence in the Far East (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government house)

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"The Yellow Peril: A Glimpse into Imperial China's Enigmatic World" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of imperial China through a series of black and white photographs. Witness the itinerant maker of shoes, catering exclusively to one sex, as they skillfully craft footwear that embodies tradition and elegance. Journey further along the Pei-ho River, where history unfolded on June 25th, 1859. The South Taku Fort stands proudly, its interior revealing the very spot where allies landed during a significant moment in time. In Hong-Kong and Shanghai, citizen soldiers loyal to their queen display unwavering dedication. Cavalry and artillery volunteers stand united, ready to defend their land against any threat that may arise. The banks of the Pei-ho River at Tientsin offer a serene backdrop for contemplation. As you gaze upon its tranquil waters, immerse yourself in Chinese hieroglyphics adorning the main street of Peking - an intricate tapestry telling stories from centuries past. Life's fragility is captured through four poignant scenes within the Celestial Empire. From birth to death, these snapshots remind us of our shared humanity amidst cultural differences. Venturing southward towards Canton reveals bustling water-side scenes teeming with activity. This city serves as home to a swarming amphibious population whose livelihoods are intertwined with this vibrant riverine landscape. Discover picturesque nooks cherished by legations residing in Peking; each corner holds secrets waiting to be unraveled by those who dare venture deeper into this enigmatic capital city. Witness daily life unfold before your eyes through four snap-shots capturing moments frozen in time within imperial China's heartland. These glimpses provide insight into customs and traditions that have shaped generations past. At Han-Kau Arsenal lies evidence of China's attempt to imitate foreign powers despised by some but admired by others. It stands as a testament to the nation's ongoing quest for progress and modernity.