Dorsett-Morse Oriental Agricultural Exploration Expedition Collection

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A panoramic view of the south side of the [Ushijima wisteria] vine and arbor. The length of the arbor is about 100 feet. We were near the center of the distance and 20 to 50 feet away from the vine. Photograph #43638.

Brassica sp. Chinese cabbage. [Rilsuri?], Chosen. View of a Chinese cabbage garden in trucking section. This cabbage is used in making a Korean native relish called Kimchi. Photograph #45826.

A panoramic view from [P. H.] Dorsett's window in his headquarters at the Chosen Hotel. In the foreground is the Temple of Heaven, beyond, a portion of the city and the mountains in the background. [Kujo?], Chosen. Photograph #44410.

Gossypium sp. Cotton. Heijo, Chosen. Native cotton [for] sale on Korean Market day. Photograph #45753.

The handles and frame of these umbrellas are bamboo. Photograph #162.

Split bamboo baskets.

Stilts or tom-walkers made of bamboo.

Looking aft. at storm at sea.

Repairing a blowout on Mr. Stensham's car. Photograph #43372.

Ready for planting.

Dorsett tries the [waterwheel]. Photograph #44067.

Nelumbium sp. [Nelumbo sp.] A nearby view of a fine large full open bloom - of a beautiful pink color - Lotus in the lake at the Summer Palace some 15 miles or so outside of Peiping. [August] 5, 1930. Photograph #45475.

Moon Gate. Jade Fountain. Near Peiping, China. One of the moon gates near the entrance to the Jade Fountain enclosure. Such a gate is unique and interesting. Photograph #45489.

Landscape near [Ching Lung Chiao, Chihli?], China. View of the Great Wall of China which shows a portion of this wonder of the world from a position just above the watch tower to the west, a [portion] of which is shown here. The view also shows very well the general character and appearance of the country here. The wall is reported to be 1500 miles in length. Photograph #45623.

Architectural Ming Tombs, China. Interior View of a portion of the Ancestral Hall at Chang Ling Yung Lo's tomb. The 3rd Ming Emporor of China. At the tombs, to the northwest of Peiping. This picture was taken about 5 p.m. from the west side of the room & looking to the east end. Across the room north and south there are 5 of the large pillars 25' on center and a smaller one in each row in the front and back is all. East and west there are ten pillars 25' on centers. The wooden pillars 124 1/2 in circumference & something like 40' in height to first cross turben.

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