Rolling Scented Caper and Gunpowder Teas; Weighing Tea for Exportation; A Tea House, Canton; A Tea-Tasting Room, Canton c. 1868

"Rolling Scented Caper and Gunpowder Teas; Weighing Tea for Exportation; A Tea House, Canton; A Tea-Tasting Room, Canton" is a photo album page comprised of four individual photographs by John Thomson, capturing daily life in Canton, China, circa 1868. Thomson, a renowned photographer, documented the lives of ordinary people in Canton, providing a glimpse into the tea industry and its diverse processes, from weighing tea leaves for export to tea tasting. The album page, with its four individual images, offers a nuanced view of the cultural and economic importance of tea in 19th-century China. This work serves as a valuable historical record, offering a glimpse into the lives of those involved in the tea trade during a pivotal time in Chinese history.