my playing card collection
Imperial Palace Old Photos
Includes 54 old photos from different times, housed in the Imperial Palace (the Forbidden City).
"...one may learn about the ups and downs that China experienced from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. Characters on the photos include such emperors and concubines as Empress Dowager Cixi, Concubine Pearl. and Emperor Puyi and such high ranked officials as Li Hongzhang as well as eunuchs, female court attendants, and noblewomen. "
Gugong- The Palace Museum
China
Unknown
Purchased 2009
52 cards +2 J 88 x 57 mm
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Emperor Pu Yi and Empress Wanrong in modern costumes.
出宫后的溥仪，婉容夫妇得时装照
（copied from the card - King of clubs)
Also includes one disgusting photo of atrocities attributed to the Japanese soldiers from the Eight-Power Allied Forces. Interesting choice!
