Image No. cn00392

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Size: 142x92mm
Caption: The Birds Eyo View of the Long-hoa Temple, Mear Shanghai [Bird’s eye view of the Longhua Temple, near Shanghai]

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Printing Technique: Phototype
Color Nature: Hand-colored

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Image Data

Image Nature: Photograph
Creation Place: (Certain)

Topic: Longhua temple from the Pagoda

Action: View of the temple with its successive halls and pavilions, and the city and industrial chimneys visible in the distance. The main entrance in the center leads to successive courtyards and halls. Another compound on the right follows a different style. In the forefront carriages, etc. are waiting next to refreshment stands. See no. cn00393.

Image Particulars: A popular excursion spot at the south-west of the walled city, Longhua temple and pagoda were then outside Shanghai. See other views.