Westernization Collection (page 3)

CHINA: HONG KONG, c1910. The central market in Hong Kong, China. Photograph, c1910

CHINA: HONG KONG, c1903. The busy commercial docks in Hong Kong Harbor, China. Stereograph, c1903

CHINA: HONG KONG, c1900. A crowd of vendors on the wharf, Hong Kong, China. Photograph, c1900

CHINA: HONG KONG, c1896. Pedestrians and rickshaws on Queen Street, Hong Kong, China. Streograph. c1896

CHINA: CHURCH, c1904. The ruins of the Sao Paulo Church in Macau, China. Stereograph, c1904

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. A crowd of Japanese soldiers alongside Chinese coolie laborers, Manchuria, China. Stereograph, c1905

HONG KONG: QUEENs ROAD. View of Queens Road in Hong Kong, China, with the clocktower in the background. Photograph, c1875

HONG KONG: PEAK TRAMWAY. View of the Peak Tramway on Hong Kong Island, China. Photographed shortly after it opened in 1888

HONG KONG: PEAK TRAMWAY. The Lower Peak Tram Terminal on Hong Kong Island, China. Photograph, 1888

HONG KONG: PEAK TRAMWAY. A Peak Tram making its proceeding up the steep slopes to the Peak on Hong Kong Island, China. In the background is Victoria Harbor and a sparsely developed Kowloon Peninsula

HONG KONG: SURVEYORS, 1884. Team of surveyors plotting the route of the Peak Tramway on Hong Kong Island, China. Photograph, 1884

CHINA: SHANGHAI, c1910. Chinese workers packing and seperating yolks from whites at an egg factory in Shanghai, China. Photograph, c1910

SUMO WRESTLERS, c1900. An outdoor sumo wrestling match in Japan, c1900

DELHI: STREET SCENE. Pedestrians walk the street in Delhi, India. Stereograph, c1907

CHINA: BROKEN BRIDGE, 1913. An American truck stuck on a broken bridge in China. Photograph, 1913

CHINA: SHANGHAI, c1910. Chinese refugees aboard the steamship Kiang Yung, Shanghai, China. Photograph, c1910

CHINA: SHANGHAI, c1900. A crowded dock scene in the Kiangsu province of Shanghai, China

CHINA: SHANGHAI, c1901. Chinese schoolgirls exercising with barbells at the South Gate Presbyterian Mission School, Shanghai, China. Stereograph, c1901

BAMBOO ORGAN, c1890. A bamboo organ inside a church on Luzon Island, Philippines, c1890

TAHITI: WOMEN, c1890. Photograph, c1890

JAPAN: KOBE, 1880s. A view of The Bund at Kobe, Japan. Photographed, c1880
JAPAN: KOBE, 1880s. A view of " The Bund" at Kobe, Japan. Photographed, c1880

INDIA: GREAT EASTERN HOTEL. A view of the Great Eastern Hotel in Calcutta, India. The Great Easten was built by David Wilson in 1841. Photograph, c1890

INDIA: GOVERNMENT HOUSE. View of the Government House at Calcutta, India. Photograph, c1890

INDIA: BRITISH ARCHITECTURE. An example of British colonial architecture in Madras (possibly The Doveton House). Photograph, c1890

INDIA: VIEW OF MADRAS. A view of Madras from the piers. Photographed, c1895

INDIA: STRAND ROAD. The Strand Road in Calcutta runs parallel to the River Hooghly. Photograph, c1890

INDIA: CALCUTTA HIGH COURT. The first High Court established in India, 1862. Photographed, 1890s

JAPAN: YOKOHAMA, 1880s. The bund at Yokohama, Japan. Photographed, c1880

JAPAN: YOKOHAMA, 1880s. The Grand Hotel at Yokohama, Japan. Photographed, c1880

JAPAN: YOKOHAMA, 1880s. A view of the Grand Hotel in Yokohama, Japan. Photographed, c1880

HONG KONG: CATHEDRAL, 1890s. The English cathedral, St. Johns in Hong Kong. Photograph
HONG KONG: CATHEDRAL, 1890s. The English cathedral, " St. John s" in Hong Kong. Photograph, 1890s

HONG KONG: CITY HALL, 1890s. The cricket ground at City Hall, Hong Kong. Photograph, 1890s

HONG KONG: ROSE HILL, 1890s. Mansion at Rose Hill, Hong Kong, Photograph, 1890s

HONG KONG: PUBLIC GARDENS. A view of the Public Gardens, Hong Kong. Photograph, 1890s

HONG KONG: BRITISH, 1899. Marking the boundary of British territorial acquisitions at Starlet Inlet, Hong Kong, 17 March 1899

HONG KONG, c. 1898. A view of Hong Kong: photograph, late 19th century

HONG KONG, c. 1898. A view of the harbor in Hong Kong. Photograph, late 19th century

HONG KONG: QUEEN STREET. Looking northwest from the Colonnade. Stereograph, 1901

QUEEN STREET, HONG KONG. Looking northwest from t he Colonnade: stereograph, 1901

TAHITIAN WOMEN, 1890. Photograph, c1890

CHINA: PEKING, 1860. Aerial view of Peking showing the 16th century walls of the city. Photograph, 1860

BOMBAY RAILROAD STATION. The Great Indian Peninsula Railway Terminus in Bombay, built 1877-87. Oil by A.M. Haig

HONG KONG: BARRACKS, 1845. Victoria Barracks, Hong Kong. Line engraving from a sketch by a correspondent, English, 1845

ENGLAND: JAPANESE, 1867. Prince Tokugawa Minbutaiho of Japan visiting the H.M.S Serapis at Portsmouth, England, during a visit in 1867. Contemporary English engraving

BURMA: PRISON GUARDS. Two armed and uniformed prison guards standing next to a wall, Rangoon, Burma. Photographed by Frank G. Carpenter, c1910-1920

BURMA: THE BRITISH, c1906. British officials in a horse-drawn carriage driven by two Burmese men leaving Sule Pagoda wharf for the Government House, Rangoon, Burma. Stereograph, c1906

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1905. Four Japanese soldiers in the trenches near the Russian forts, Port Arthur, China, during the Russo-Japanese War. Stereograph, c1905

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1905. A Japanese field battery firing shells over the mountains into Port Arthur, China, during the Russo-Japanese War. Stereograph, c1905

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"Westernization: A Journey of Cultural Transformation" In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Japan found itself at a crossroads, torn between tradition and progress. The woodcut by Kiyochika Kobayashi depicts a powerful metaphor of this struggle, with a whale representing Western influence devouring three fish symbolizing Japan's sailors. It captures the impact of Western ideas on Japanese society during this transformative era. The Boxer Rebellion in 1900 marked another significant moment in Japan's path towards modernization. British and Japanese troops joined forces to confront the Boxers in Tianjin, showcasing their growing military prowess as they engaged in battle together. This collaboration reflected Japan's increasing alignment with Western powers. Ueno Park became an emblematic stage for change during the Second National Industrial Exhibition of 1881. Woodblock prints from that time vividly depict the exhibition's grandeur, highlighting technological advancements brought about by embracing Western industrial practices. These displays showcased Japan's determination to catch up with its Western counterparts. Emperor Mutsuhito played a crucial role in guiding his nation through these tumultuous times. As depicted in historical imagery, he personally handed flags to his troops—a symbolic gesture representing unity and loyalty towards embracing Western ideals while preserving Japanese traditions. However, not all views were supportive of this transformational journey. American cartoonist D. R Fitzpatrick captured concerns over Japan's expansionism into Asia through his piece "Piece by Piece. " It foreshadowed the second Sino-Japanese War while reflecting anxieties surrounding territorial ambitions fueled by adopting Western ways. Meanwhile, China also experienced its own clash with modernity during the Boxer Rebellion when Japanese troops burst through gates to engage their opponents head-on—an event that further highlighted how different nations grappled with similar challenges posed by globalization. The Russo-Japanese War of 1905 proved pivotal for both countries involved; it was fought fiercely until President Theodore Roosevelt's peacemaking efforts brought about an end.