Old photos in the late Qing Dynasty: Li Hongzhang took photos with his children and grandchildren. Is "Three-inch Golden Lotus" a woman crossing her legs?

A carpenter at work. This group of old photos records the portraits or living conditions of various figures in the late Qing Dynasty, including the legendary county grandfather, little girl, court officials and so on. The image that everyone can only see in film and television dramas is truly presented to everyone today. They outline the social picture of 100 years ago, which is of great historical value.

1890, Li Hongzhang took a photo with his children and grandchildren. The text at the bottom of the photo clearly introduces the shooting background: In October of Guangxu 16th year (1890), Japanese photographer Yoshikawa Keiji of Tianjin Zizhulin May 7th Photo Studio filmed in Zhili Governor's Office. At that time, Li Hongzhang was appointed as the governor of Zhili and was stationed in Tianjin. Lao Li held this position three times for a total of 23 years.

A priest sitting under the canopy. The canopy, like an umbrella, is a special ritual vessel for ancient emperors and ministers to travel, symbolizing the status of power. Its material, color and size are the signs that distinguish an official position from a position. The person holding the canopy should lean forward and cover the minister's head. However, despite the blessing of the canopy and the guards, the minister does not seem to have a condescending image.

A group photo of an English missionary in Shandong. The most prominent feature of these people is that they put on the clothes of ordinary people at that time, and there seems to be no sense of disobedience. They dress up and do as the Romans do, but also to preach efficiently, which is more conducive to dealing with local people, and the teaching concept of communication is naturally more acceptable.

Two women are pushing a stone mill. Facing the camera, the woman wrapped her feet and wore bow shoes, which made it inconvenient to walk and reluctant to do manual labor. Stone mill was a necessity for people in rural areas at that time, and the grinding process was very important for turning grains into cooking flour. Of course, the flour ground in this way is very rough.

190 1 year, a woman taking pictures with her legs crossed. Is this lady's photo pose to highlight herself? Three inches of golden lotus? . We now feel that foot-binding is incredible, neither beautiful nor healthy, but in social cognition at that time, little feet were the first condition for beauty. In many places in North China, Tianzu women are probably not married.