April 21, 2009

Qing Dynasty Photographs

Rare 19th Century photographs of Chinese life have gone on display in Beijing. John Thomson, a Scottish photographer who visited China from 1868-72, took them. If you can't quite make the trip to Beijing, here's a taster of the exhibition. Although there does not appear to be much pearl jewellery on display in the photos, there is plenty here!

Posted: April 21, 2009 11:21 AM