Notes

University of Bristol – Historical Photographs of China reference number: HR01-086. At an otherwise innocuous pottery factory, a wooden cross leans against the wall on the right.  This cross was apparently used for torture and execution by crucifixion. Called Ma-tow, this place was an execution ground for Chinese felons only.

Caption on mount
Execution Ground. Canton.


Location
Estimated date
1910-1913
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
Repository
Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library, University of London