"View of Jardine Mathison's, looking North West from Causeway Bay. 28th September, 1846."
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Adjusting to a Post-Opium War World
In a post-Opium War world, western merchants moved their tea business to Hong Kong. This transition is illustrated in the compelling topographical view by artist-architect M. Bruce,
"View of Jardine Mathison's, looking North West from Causeway Bay. 28th September, 1846."
Image via MIT Visualizing Cultures
"View of Jardine Mathison's, looking North West from Causeway Bay. 28th September, 1846."
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