'FooChow And The River Min'

Made:
1873
maker:
John Thomson

Photographically illustrated book: 'FOOCHOW AND THE RIVER MIN' containing 80 mounted carbon prints by John Thomson and the Autotype Company. Dated 1873.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
1992-5063
type:
book
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Foochow Arsenal

Foochow Arsenal

A photograph entitled 'Foochow Arsenal', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/1
type:
photograph
Pagoda Island

Pagoda Island

A photograph entitled 'Pagoda Island', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/2
type:
photograph
The Lovers' Leap

The Lovers' Leap

A photograph entitled 'The Lover's Leap', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows of a stretch of the River Min, China, in the background is Five Tigers Mountain, the view was known to Europeans at the time as 'Lover's Leap'.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/3
type:
photograph
Ku-shan Monastery

Ku-shan Monastery

A photograph entitled 'Ku-shan Monastery', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/4
type:
photograph
Buddhist Monks

Buddhist Monks

A photograph entitled 'Buddhist Monks', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a group of monks, probably at Yongquan Buddhist Temple. Set in mountains near Fuzhou, it dates back to the early tenth century.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/5
type:
photograph
Guardians of Buddh

Guardians of Buddh

A photograph entitled 'Guardians of Buddh', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/6
type:
photograph
Guardians of Buddh

Guardians of Buddh

A photograph entitled 'Guardians of Buddh', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/7
type:
photograph
The Approach to Water-bell Temple, Ku-shan

The Approach to Water-bell Temple, Ku-shan

A photograph entitled 'The Approach to Water-bell Temple, Ku-shan', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/8
type:
photograph
A Small Temple at Ku-Shan

A Small Temple at Ku-Shan

A photograph entitled 'A Small Temple at Ku-Shan', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.The photograph shows Yongquan Temple, Fujian, China, a Buddhist temple on Gushan Mountain that dates back to the early tenth century. About two hundred monks worked and lived at the temple at the time the photograph was taken.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/9
type:
photograph
The Foreign Settlement

The Foreign Settlement

A photograph entitled 'The Foreign Settlement', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows the European settlement and trading centre at Fuzhou on Nantai island, established after the Opium War of 1839 to 1842 when China was forced to accept Fuzhou as a treaty port. By the 1850s it was the main port in China and also the world’s largest tea-exporting centre.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/10
type:
photograph
The Foreign Settlement

The Foreign Settlement

A photograph entitled 'The Foreign Settlement', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/11
type:
photograph
The River Min at Foochow

The River Min at Foochow

A photograph entitled 'The River Min at Foochow', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/12
type:
photograph
The Upper Bridge

The Upper Bridge

A photograph entitled 'The Upper Bridge', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/13
type:
photograph
Part of Lower Bridge

Part of Lower Bridge

A photograph entitled 'Part of Lower Bridge', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/14
type:
photograph
Part of Lower Bridge

Part of Lower Bridge

A photograph entitled 'Part of Lower Bridge', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a bridge across the River Min in Fuzhou, China. Crowds of people are gathered on this bridge to watch Thomson take this photograph.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/15
type:
photograph
Widow's Arch

Widow's Arch

A photograph entitled 'Widow's Arch', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/16
type:
photograph
Foochow Church

Foochow Church

A photograph entitled 'Foochow Church', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a European church in Fuzhou, China. As part of the unequal treaties following the Opium War of 1839 to 1842 China was forced to accept Christian missionaries. As early as 1847 three American Methodists built the first Protestant church in Fuzhou. They were soon followed by other missionary groups from Brit...

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/17
type:
photograph
The Fives Court

The Fives Court

A photograph entitled 'The Fives Court', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/18
type:
photograph
The Island Pagoda

The Island Pagoda

A photograph entitled 'The Island Pagoda', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a pagoda known as Lo-Sing on an island in the River Min near Fuzhou, China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/19
type:
photograph
The Plantation

The Plantation

A photograph entitled 'The Plantation', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/20
type:
photograph
The Sacred Fish Pond, Ku-shan

The Sacred Fish Pond, Ku-shan

A photograph entitled 'The Sacred Fish Pond, Ku-shan', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/22
type:
photograph
Road to the Plantation

Road to the Plantation

A photograph entitled 'Road to the Plantation', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows the tea plantations in the Paeling Hills above Fuzhou, China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/23
type:
photograph
The Mortuary Chapel

The Mortuary Chapel

A photograph entitled 'The Mortuary Chapel', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/24
type:
photograph
The Altar of Heaven

The Altar of Heaven

A photograph entitled 'The Altar of Heaven', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a scared site in the mountains above the River Min in China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/25
type:
photograph
Foochow City

Foochow City

A photograph entitled 'Foochow City', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/26
type:
photograph
Foochow City

Foochow City

A photograph entitled 'Foochow City', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/27
type:
photograph
Pae-ling Tea Plantation

Pae-ling Tea Plantation

A photograph entitled 'Pae-ling Tea Plantation', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/28
type:
photograph
Mountains on Yuen-fu Branch of Min

Mountains on Yuen-fu Branch of Min

A photograph entitled 'Mountains on Yuen-fu Branch of Min', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/29
type:
photograph
The Banker's Glen

The Banker's Glen

A photograph entitled 'The Banker's Glen', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows the valley known to Europeans as 'Banker's Glen' in the hills above Fuzhou, China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/30
type:
photograph
The Banker's Glen

The Banker's Glen

A photograph entitled 'The Banker's Glen', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/31
type:
photograph
Yuen Fu Rapid

Yuen Fu Rapid

A photograph entitled 'Yuen Fu Rapid', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows rapids on the River Min, China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/32
type:
photograph
Yuen-fu Monastery

Yuen-fu Monastery

A photograph entitled 'Yuen-fu Monastery', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/33
type:
photograph
Yuen Fu Monastery Cave

Yuen Fu Monastery Cave

A photograph entitled 'Yuen Fu Monastery Cave', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a Buddhist monastery built into caves in Fujian Province, China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/34
type:
photograph
Right Shoulder of Cave

Right Shoulder of Cave

A photograph entitled 'Right Shoulder of Cave', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/35
type:
photograph
Left Shoulder of Cave

Left Shoulder of Cave

A photograph entitled 'Left Shoulder of Cave', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/36
type:
photograph
Yuen-fu Ravine

Yuen-fu Ravine

A photograph entitled 'Yuen-fu Ravine', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/37
type:
photograph
The Mandarin's Grave

The Mandarin's Grave

A photograph entitled 'The Mandarin's Grave', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/38
type:
photograph
A Rock Inscription, Yuen-fu

A Rock Inscription, Yuen-fu

A photograph entitled 'A Rock Inscription, Yuen-fu', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/39
type:
photograph
Monks at Food

Monks at Food

A photograph entitled 'Monks at Food', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/40
type:
photograph
Front of Mandarin's Grave

Front of Mandarin's Grave

A photograph entitled 'Front of Mandarin's Grave', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/41
type:
photograph
Beggars

Beggars

A photograph entitled 'Beggars', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a group of Chinese beggars. One man leans against a wall, smoking a long pipe. Two other figures huddle just inside the doorway of the building on the left.

Measurements:
overall: 380 mm x 590 mm x 70 mm,
Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/42
type:
photograph
Two men with hay

Two men with hay

A photograph taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows two men standing in front of a wall. One is carrying hay over his shoulder.

Measurements:
overall: 380 mm x 590 mm x 70 mm,
Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/43
type:
photograph
Beggars

Beggars

A photograph entitled 'Beggars', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a group of beggars in China, standing outside an open door.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/44
type:
photograph
Four men leaning against a wall

Four men leaning against a wall

A photograph taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows four men leaning against a wall.

Measurements:
overall: 380 mm x 590 mm x 70 mm,
Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/45
type:
photograph
A Street Cook

A Street Cook

A photograph entitled 'A Street Cook', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/46
type:
photograph
A Native Detective

A Native Detective

A photograph entitled 'A Native Detective', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/47
type:
photograph
The Evening Bell, Yuen-fu

The Evening Bell, Yuen-fu

A photograph entitled 'The Evening Bell, Yuen-fu', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/48
type:
photograph
Coolies

Coolies

A photograph entitled 'Coolies', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows two labourers, or 'coolies', carrying jars or bundles of cloth on poles over their shoulders, the traditional way to carry goods in China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/49
type:
photograph
A Military Mandarin

A Military Mandarin

A photograph entitled 'A Military Mandarin', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a Chinese government official riding into a village on a horse, led by a soldier in uniform carrying a long sword. A man watches in the background.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/51
type:
photograph
Field Women

Field Women

A photograph entitled 'Field Women', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a group of agricultural workers. The women have their hair decorated in elaborate styles, perhaps for a festival or religious celebration.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/52
type:
photograph
Foochow Ladies

Foochow Ladies

A photograph entitled 'Foochow Ladies', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/53
type:
photograph
Mode of Dressing the Hair

Mode of Dressing the Hair

A photograph entitled 'Mode of Dressing the Hair', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. This portrait shows the details of the young woman's clothing, earrings and hairstyle.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/54
type:
photograph
Mode of Dressing the Hair

Mode of Dressing the Hair

A photograph entitled 'Mode of Dressing the Hair', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/55
type:
photograph
The Field Plough

The Field Plough

A photograph entitled 'The Field Plough', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows two Chinese farmers using an ox to plough their field.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/56
type:
photograph
The Garden Plough

The Garden Plough

A photograph entitled 'The Garden Plough', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/57
type:
photograph
The Chain Pump

The Chain Pump

A photograph entitled 'The Chain Pump', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/60
type:
photograph
Fishing with Cormorants

Fishing with Cormorants

A photograph entitled 'Fishing with Cormorants', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows two fishermen stand in small fishing boats just wide enough for them, their nets and the wicker baskets for holding their catch.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/61
type:
photograph
A Rapid Boat

A Rapid Boat

A photograph entitled 'A Rapid Boat', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/62
type:
photograph
A Rapid Boat

A Rapid Boat

A photograph entitled 'A Rapid Boat', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/63
type:
photograph
The Rudder of Rapid Boat

The Rudder of Rapid Boat

A photograph entitled 'The Rudder of Rapid Boat', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/64
type:
photograph
A Wreck in the Rapids

A Wreck in the Rapids

A photograph entitled 'A Wreck in the Rapids', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a boatman on the riverbank staring out at the wreck caught on rocks in the River Min, China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/65
type:
photograph
Rocks and Foliage, River Min

Rocks and Foliage, River Min

A photograph entitled 'Rocks and Foliage, River Min', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/66
type:
photograph
A Reach of the Min

A Reach of the Min

A photograph entitled 'A Reach of the Min', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/67
type:
photograph
A Reach of the Min

A Reach of the Min

A photograph entitled 'A Reach of the Min', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a bend in the River Min, China. A man sits on a rock in the foreground admiring the view. He also provides a sense of scale in this landscape photograph.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/68
type:
photograph
A Farm House

A Farm House

A photograph entitled 'A Farm House', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a farm in Fujian province, an area of thickly forested mountains and fertile valleys. Here, a group of people look out from the balcony of a large building in the background over a complex of gardens and vegetable plots.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/69
type:
photograph
River Dwellings

River Dwellings

A photograph entitled 'River Dwellings', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/70
type:
photograph
An Orange Grove

An Orange Grove

A photograph entitled 'An Orange Grove', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a group of people working in an orange grove in China. Three workers rest in the shade of a clump of bushes. They watch the approach of their overseer, carrying a parasol, as he walks towards them through the orange trees.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/71
type:
photograph
Rocks in the Rapids

Rocks in the Rapids

A photograph entitled 'Rocks in the Rapid', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows rocks on the banks of the River Min, China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/73
type:
photograph
A Rustic Bridge

A Rustic Bridge

A photograph entitled 'A Rustic Bridge', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a stone bridge across a stream in China. A group of adults and children have gathered to watch Thomson photograph this picturesque view.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/75
type:
photograph
A Pine Raft

A Pine Raft

A photograph entitled 'A Pine Raft', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows rafts of timber being floated down the River Min in China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/76
type:
photograph
A Rapid Boat

A Rapid Boat

A photograph entitled 'A Rapid Boat', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a small boat working its way through rapids on the River Min below Yanping, or Nanping, in China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/77
type:
photograph
Yen Ping Rapid

Yen Ping Rapid

A photograph entitled 'Yen Ping Rapid', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows rapids on the River Min just below Yanping, or Nanping, in China.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/78
type:
photograph
Temple at Yen-ping

Temple at Yen-ping

A photograph entitled 'Temple at Yen-ping', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1992-5063/79
type:
photograph
Part of Yen Ping city

Part of Yen Ping city

A photograph entitled 'Part of Yen Ping City', taken by John Thomson, c. 1871. The photograph shows a view of Nanping, or Yen Ping City. Boats crowd the riverbank below the city. This was the furthest north that Thomson reached in his travels in Fujian province.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1992-5063/80
type:
photograph