National Anthropological Archives

Guide to MS 7151 Shou shan quan tu [Map of Beijing], undated

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS7151
Creators:
Rockhill, William Woodville, 1854-1914
Dates:
undated
Languages:
Chinese
.
Physical Description:
1 Print
black and white woodblock
45 x 24 inches
Repository:
Container:
7151

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a woodblock print showing Beijing (Peking) within the city walls, oriented to the north. The print is probably a mid- to late-nineteenth century copy of a print from the Qing Dynasty (1796-1820). The map includes street names, various public buildings and structures, including palace grounds, temples, city walls and gates, and other points of interest. It is a popular print, intended for practical use by travelers. The map has been annotated in pencil with English transliterations of names of city gates. An English title "Plan of Peking" has also been added.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Biographical Note

Biographical Note
William Woodville Rockhill (1854-1914) was an American diplomat and a leading scholar in Chinese and Tibetan studies. He served with the American Legation in Peking (Beijing) in the 1880s and was United States Ambassador to China from 1905-1909.

Administration

Custodial History
The map was donated to the Department of Anthroplogy in 1891 by William Woodville Rockhill. It was transferred from the object collections of the Department of Anthropology to the National Anthropological Archives by Chang-su Houchins in February 1985.
Processing Information
Data and translations furnished by Chang-su Houchins, of the Department of Anthropology, NMNH.

Digital Content


Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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Preferred Citation
MS 7151 Shou shan quan tu [Map of Beijing], National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

More Information

Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 7151
NAA INV 10000007
USNM Accession 24520
USNM Catalog 152649

Variant Title

Variant Title
Plan of Peking
Map of the Capital City


Keywords

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