Item #24735 Canton: American Stereoscopic Company view of Canton. China, Photography.

Canton: American Stereoscopic Company view of Canton.

New York: American Stereoscopic Co, 1900. Fascinating sepia stereo card showing many small boats and junks in a Canton canal working their way toward the harbor. Entitled, "Wilderness of floating houses, Shameen Canal, China".

Shameen is an island in Canton which was an important trade port, divided into concessions for the French and British, and home to thousands of boat people.

Images on pale pink card stock. Good + condition. Item #24735

Price: $45.00

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