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Chinese Methods of Torture and Execution Photograph collection

Record No. SC388
Main Entry Chinese Methods of Torture and Execution Photograph Collection
Title Chinese Methods of Torture and Execution Photograph collection
Dates ca. 1890-1910
Physical Description 60 photographs. -- 2 postcards.
Bio/Admin History The photograph collection was presented to the British Columbia Provincial Archives in 1969.
Scope and Content The collection consists of photographs of Chinese methods of torture and execution. Only one photograph is dated (1891). Most appear to be from the Imperial period, with a few from the early Republican period.
Title Source Title based on the contents of the collection.
Finding Aids Description lists available.
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Provenance University of Victoria (B.C.). Libraries. Special Collections, collector
Repository University of Victoria Libraries Special Collections
Subject Headings China--History--1861-1912
China--History--Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901
Executions and executioners--China--Photographs
Torture--China--Photographs
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