Tree-graves near the north wall of the Old City, Shanghai
Collection
Identifier
VH02-110
Copyright
© Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: VH02-110. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution reference: L04357-042a. Photograph taken by Robert Sillar from outside the city walls. There is an established 'tree-grave' mound in the middle-distance centre, and a freshly prepared grave in the foreground on the left, with crops growing in between. There are more grave mounds nearer the wall, on which stands the lookout tower known as Zhenwutai.
Caption in album or on mount
View West Wall of Shanghae City 1858
Location
Date
1858
Photographer
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
Repository
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Bath
