South gate, Seoul, Korea, 1896 – Antique Print
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare historic photograph captures South gate, Seoul, Korea, 1896 in remarkable detail. The original is held by the Library of Congress, so what you hang is a true record of its time.
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South gate, Seoul, Korea, 1896
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Namdaemun, the Great South Gate, stood at the southern edge of Seoul's walls and was one of the main entrances to the old capital. Built early in the Joseon dynasty, its two-story gatehouse was a familiar landmark for travelers and traders arriving from the south. In 1896, Korea was in a period of political upheaval, with reform efforts and rivalry among foreign powers pressing on the royal court. The caption card behind this print is old and unverified, so its date and details are worth checking against other sources.
| Created / published | 1896 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 photographic print. |
| Subjects | No. 16. John Barrett Collection. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Korea--Seoul. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 1,536 × 1,068 px · prints to 5 × 4 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-108680 |
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