Old photos of Shenyang in the late Qing Dynasty: Do foreign photographers say that people have a "general style"?

Street view of Shenyang in late Qing Dynasty. This group of old photos recorded the city appearance of Shenyang (then called Fengtian) in Xuantongyuan. The photographer is American geologist Thomas? Zhang Bailin and his son Rowling? Zhang Bailin, the specific time is June 7th and 8th, 1909. ? Fengtian? Namely. Fengtian aircraft carrier? Italy is the land of Longxing in the Qing Dynasty.

Residential courtyards in Shenyang. Shenyang is the earliest capital of the Eight Banners, with palaces and ancestral graves. The imperial court was unable to protect such an important place, which first became the sphere of influence of Russia, and then became the sphere of influence of Japan after 1905. The emperor wants his own? The land of Longxing? Our rule was weakened by foreign interference.

Street view in Shenyang, there are vendors selling things. The American father and son stayed in Shenyang for two days, and their impressions of the city were complicated. On the one hand, they complain about dusty streets, on the other hand, they are attracted by exquisite and quaint buildings, and they also obey the locals? Order and discipline that can't be seen elsewhere? And admire.

The facade of Shenyang Qianxianghou Store. Rowling said: When crossing the street, we were shocked by the exquisite doorplates and patterns on the porches of some shops in the east and west streets of Fengtian. There are gorgeous patterns of dragons, lions and big birds with several feet and long legs, which are placed on the front and top of the porch. Usually a good facade also means a prosperous business. ?

Eight banners women shopping. Zhang Bailin and his son said:? As for the people here, I am shocked by their very personalized looks, and I think you will be shocked by the general grid of most people here. Women here are healthier and more capable than those with posturing feet in the south. People here are more independent and self-reliant, and their faces are usually more distinctive than those of distant southerners. ?

Tea shop on the street. Those two extra-large teapots were standard in teahouses at that time, but now they are rare.