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The Drum Tower, thirty metres high, which helped protect the Forbidden City from malign influences. In imperial times a drum was beaten here at nightfall

The Drum Tower, thirty metres high, which helped protect the Forbidden City from malign influences. In imperial times a drum was beaten here at nightfall
 (1933-1946); printed (c. 1970s)

Medium
gelatin silver photograph
Measurements
18.6 × 21.2 cm (image) 20.3 × 23.8 cm irreg. (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
Beijing, China
Department
International Photography
Credit Line
Gift of Professor Wang Gungwu in memory of Margaret Wang, 2024
© Harvard-Yenching Library. Originals held by the Harvard-Yenching Library, Harvard University
Gallery location
Not on display