After the Opium War, there was a massive influx of advanced equipment from the West, and cameras were one of them.
These things, which were at first regarded as tricks and tricks by the Qing court, gradually became accepted.
As a result, the photo studios that bloomed everywhere became a novelty of that era.
They ventured deep into the ancient and mysterious Eastern Empire, focusing on the rich and noble, and the common people.
It was aimed at the gentleman and the sedan chair man who was napping, at the shaving man with a smiling face, and at the expressionless flag man.
The black and white** records the colorful appearance of China in the late Qing Dynasty.
They are like yellowed wordsTake us through time and space to return to that era of turbulent changes.
Through the scenes, we can get a glimpse of the truth, prosperity and squalor of the late Qing Dynasty, and get a glimpse of the myriad faces of an ancient empire that is about to fall.
There is a long wooden bench at the door, and the sun is setting outside the house, and two figures of a man and a woman are sitting on the stool.
The man, about thirty years old, was looking straight ahead.
A teenage boy stood on his right, skilfully braiding him with a long single braid.
To the right of the man sat a woman with a simple hairstyle and a simple green cloth gown.
A middle-aged man was standing in front of the woman, who had her head bowed.
Raising her hand to hold a bamboo basket for short hair, it is convenient for the man to use the black shiny iron knife in his hand to trim her hairline.
Father and son often travel together.
While walking the streets and alleys to find business, he cultivated Xiao Zhang's hair shaving skills.
At this moment, Wang was shaving his head vigorously, and there were two passers-by standing behind him, watching this ordinary but extraordinary scene with great interest.
In front of a European-style building on the outskirts of London, the town of the town came in stride.
He was the highest representative of the Qing court's visit to Britain, wearing a dragon robe and a yellow satin hat.
Zai Xun Gongzi has a round belly and a fat waist, a talent, and his gestures are extraordinary.
On his left and right sides, followed by several British ** in suits and leather shoes.
In fact, Zai Xun is only the most inconspicuous sixth son among the sons of Prince Yi.
But he unexpectedly got the title of "Zhenguo Gong".
In the Qing Dynasty's knighthood system, his duke ranked first among all levels of titles, which shows that he had real power in the court.
At that time, he visited Britain as a minister of the Imperial Mission, showing the style of the Qing Empire.
In Suzhou Hongqiao Villa, the main hall is beautifully furnished.
On the left sits a noblewoman in her early thirties.
Dressed in a noble dress, wearing a forehead, and looking dignified and generous.
The main hall is decorated with bonsai and a wooden stroller is parked on the right.
Sitting in the car was a one- or two-year-old baby boy.
Stretching out his little hands, he curiously played with the woodcarved toys on the car.
There was also a little girl of seven or eight years old standing next to the stroller, wearing a dress and a forehead, dressed delicately and lovely.
She leaned sideways against the stroller.
This noble lady not only married well, but also had both children and daughters, which can be said to be rare in the ** at that time.
She and her two children are dressed exquisitely and elegantly, revealing a fresh, clean, foreign but not pretentious temperament.
This is a black and white old **, a woman in a cheongsam standing alone in front of an iron fence, looking lonely.
* Slightly vague, but vaguely visible, this is a beautiful woman with good looks and elegant manners.
This is the figure of the last queen of the late Qing Dynasty.
The scarred dynasty in front of him is on the verge of extinction.
And she is no longer the golden and well-loved wife of the past.
Wanrong was originally long in the deep boudoir, not only has a delicate posture, charming posture, pampering, gentle family education, but also has talent, is a rare talented girl.
When she was fifteen years old, during the Lantern Festival in the palace, she met the young emperor Puyi at that time.
The two fell in love at first sight, and Pu Yi loved it even more, and submitted a request for marriage to the queen mother several times.
With the approval of the Queen Mother, Wanrong was finally designated as the queen.
She is smart and virtuous, and she has excellent talent and cultivation, and she gradually won Pu Yi's favor.
However, the good times were short-lived, and the Xinhai Revolution in 1911 was on the verge of breaking out.
The dynasty was endangered, Wanrong was also under house arrest in the Forbidden City, and life became depressed.
In 1924, Pu Yi was forced to abdicate, and Wanrong hastily sealed the identity and memory of this life.
After middle age, she made a living by opening a small shop, and spent her old age in a simple courtyard in Dongjiaomin Lane.
Finally ended his life in a lonely and simple wayHer huge dynasty finally left only a hand mirror for her to commemorate.
Zhao Xiaolian was born in a scholarly family, and her father was the companion of Emperor Xianfeng with Li Hongzhang.
Li Hongzhang's original wife Zhou, died of illness at the age of 38.
Two years later, 24-year-old Zhao Xiaolian became Li Hongzhang's stepfamily.
Li Hongzhang was in a high position, and Zhao Xiaolian became a concubine in his family, living a good life but lacking status.
Zhao Xiaolian gave birth to her only son and two daughters for Li Hongzhang, and gradually got pampered.
This court dress shows that she has become the mistress of the Li Mansion.
However, after Li Hongzhang's death, Zhao Xiaolian was still forced to live in widowhood, and her family fell again.
It can be described as the ups and downs of life, which is embarrassing.
In 1906, a group photo of the Qing Dynasty court ministers has been handed down to this day.
* were all important figures who influenced the political situation at that time.
Front row from left: Tieliang, the secretary of the household department, Zhang Baixi, the secretary of the household department, Xu Shichang, the secretary of the military department, Zaizhen, the secretary of the Zhenguo Gong, Ge Baohua, the secretary of the criminal department, Lu Runku, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, Kuijun, the secretary of the ministry, and Duan Fang, the governor of Liangjiang.
Back row from left: Zuodu Yu Shishou, University Scholar Shixu, Governor Yuan Shikai of Zhili, Shangshu Rongqing of the Academy, University Shi Natong, Minister of Military Aircraft Qu Hongzhuo, and Dai Hongci, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites.
Among these figures, Yuan Shikai and Xu Shichang are the most prominent.
They later actively participated in the New Coup Law movement at the end of the Qing Dynasty and created their own political forces during the ** period, which had a profound impact on the development of history.
Every historical period has its significance and records the development of the Chinese nation.
The rise and fall of each dynasty reflects the unique style of that era.
Together, they constitute a brilliant chapter in the 5,000-year history of the Chinese nation.
As sons and daughters of China, we should learn and understand each historical period and cherish the cultural wealth left behind by each era.
Draw wisdom and strength from it, that's the only way.
Only then can we live up to history and better create a bright future for the nation.