11 Rare Vintage Photographs Captured Daily Life in China in the 19th Century

Here is a rare photo collection that shows daily life of China in the 19th century.

Bridge, environs of Shanghai, c 1900

Creek at low tide, Shanghai, c 1900

Gate to the old city, Shanghai, ca. 1890s

Great Wall, ca. 1880s

Inside the Old City of Shanghai, circa 1900

Island and harbour, Foochow, ca. 1870s

Main street, Meng tse, c 1900

Merchant and his family, Canton, Milton Miller, ca. 1860-62

Pearl River, Canton, A Chan, ca. 1880s

Street with shops, Peking, ca. 1875-80

Wanham Canal, Canton, Afong, ca. 1870s