An itinerant chiropodist operating on a corn, Beijing
Collection
Identifier
PF01-19
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: PF01-19. Photograph by John Thomson. In 'Illustrations of China and its People' (1873-1874), vol IV, John Thomson wrote: "The subject of the illustration, No.26, is a travelling chiropodist, operating upon a corn, and dressing the toe-nails of a customer; while a second patient waits placidly until his own turn arrives, smoking the pipe of peace from a broken window". See a scan of Thomson's negative (Wellcome Collection ref: 19708i).
Location
Date
1871
Photographer
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
