Don't be deceived by TV dramas anymore, old photos of the last years of the Qing Dynasty, real Qing Dynasty officials are like this
In 1894, the British traveler Isabella traveled to China during the Sino-Japanese War. She is beautiful and elegant, and she likes to play around. She entered Mukden in China from Japan and North Korea, and then spent four months visiting Shanghai, Zhejiang, Chongqing, Fujian, Guangdong and many other places
This official went out on errands in a sedan chair carried by four palanquins, and it seemed that the official was quite big. He looked out through the window and felt quite comfortable
In the late Qing Dynasty, the country was very weak and poor, and the people lacked food and clothing, and the people in the photos were thin and malnourished
The Xuanwu Gate Tower was overgrown with weeds and looked desolate. Liang Sicheng can protect Kyoto, Japan, but he can't protect the Forbidden City. Towards the end of the dynasty, the common people lived in a miserable environment and were bleak. But I'm sure the architecture here must have been gorgeous during the boom days
In the past, young masters could only find monks to play chess. In the seventies, everyone's life was not good, and they could only eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year, and they usually ate pancakes and pickles. In the 80s, when we went to high school, we could only bring pancakes and sesame salt. It wasn't until the mid-to-late 80s that life got better, and with a TV at home, I could eat meat, dumplings and steamed buns often
Shenyang Desheng Gate is a city gate in Shengjing in the Qing Dynasty, also known as the "Great South Gate", built between 1627 and 1631. Unfortunately, the 400-year-old city gate was demolished in the 1950s due to traffic improvements. This photograph was taken in 1894
Wuhan developed rapidly during the Westernization Movement, and there were more and more modern buildings
The Qing Dynasty liked archery, and even in the late Qing Dynasty, foreign guns and cannons were used in the West, and Qing Dynasty soldiers were still using old-fashioned weapons such as bows and arrows
In the past, iron wheeled vehicles were commonly used in the village, and although it hurt to sit on the buttocks, it was very practical and could pull goods and work. When there was no better car in the village, everyone still used it to welcome relatives, and used to use this kind of car to pick up the bride when the sedan chair was gone
In the old society, there were no hairdressers, only street shaving masters
During the Qing Dynasty, Xintan Town in Jingzhou, Hubei Province was very desolate, with large areas of grassland and high mountains being pristine and trees growing naturally. The house is tall and spacious, with ancient trees towering to the sky. The poor were dressed shabby and the rich were richly dressed, but the complexion of the people was much darker than it is now
Qing Dynasty officials were divided into nine grades and eighteen levels, and officials of different levels not only wore different clothes, but also had different decorations on their hats
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, a group of Qing soldiers was waiting in line for the commander to inspect it. They were standing in a mess and looked unmotivated. Only a few men were armed with simple earthen guns, and some were armed with cold weapons. Alas, the army at that time was so backward
In the sixties and seventies, farmers in some fields still use those two old tools
A temple in Shenyang was converted into a school because there was not enough space for the school, but Buddhists objected
The Shenyang Fox Immortal Temple was photographed many years ago. The name of this temple may be named after the legend of the fox fairy, and it may be related to the story of Liaozhai
In the past, everyone lived in thatched huts, and when they saw a fire, they had to run into the bomb shelter as soon as they heard the alarm. In order to avoid Japanese planes, some people did not dare to pick up their shoes when they dropped them. On rainy days, the road is slippery, and people often fall, but the planes in the sky are throwing bombs, so they can only get up and continue to escape. That's how life used to be. But after the liberation, everyone lived well, and the thatched houses became brick houses, and there was no need to hide from planes. The roads have been replaced with cement roads, and everyone has a job, food and clothing, and life is stable
In the old society, there was a dung picker who always laughed even though his clothes were all patches. Although they were not well dressed, they were all happy. They don't look rich, but they feel happy!
Qing Dynasty "early marriage" image
In the past, the old people often said that in the old society, people were very honest, courteous, and their quality was quite high. At that time, everyone who came over knew to abide by the rules and understood etiquette, righteousness and shame
The beauty in the group photo of the imperial concubines of the Qing Dynasty has different views in each era. At that time, these may be all beautiful women, or they may have entered the palace because of their good family background. Don't be misled by the beautiful concubines in the TV series "The Legend of Zhen Huan", the real situation is very different from the play
Isabella Bird was in Shantou, Guangdong, aboard the Veronica steamer and took pictures. Shantou is on the border of Guangdong and Fujian, but the people there are Hokkien, not Cantonese
In the 60s and 70s, everyone lived a miserable life, and the annual income of six or seven people in my family was less than 100 yuan, so how could they afford to buy clothes? Eat sweet potato, pumpkin, and wild vegetable soup every day. At that time, most of the people who went to the market were walking, and there were very few bicycles. I wore an old padded jacket that had been changed by adults, and I had to catch lice around a kerosene lamp at night. It wasn't until the mid-80s that life got better and I didn't have to worry about food and clothing
Qing Dynasty Officials and Traditional Culture: This series of photographs shows Qing officials dressed in traditional costumes, with solemn faces, and their activities in courtyards or palaces. These photographs show the image and rituals of the Qing government, reflecting the influence and importance of traditional culture on society.
The photographs show Qing officials dressed in traditional costumes with solemn faces or moving around the courtyard palace. They present a solemn image of the Qing Dynasty government and reflect the important influence of traditional culture in the society at that time
Our lives are much better now, and it's a world of difference from what we used to be. We must cherish the good days now and study hard to keep up with the times. Only by working hard can you live a happy and healthy life. Happiness has to be earned by yourself