Paddock, Gordon (1865-1932) was appointed Secretary of the American Legation in Seoul in 1901, as well as Vice and Deputy Consul General; he became Consul General in 1902. When the Legation closed in November 1905, his duties as Secretary ceased, and the following year he was appointed Vice Consul General. In 1909 he went to Manchuria as Vice and Deputy Consul, first in Harbin and then in Mukden (now Shenyang). In 1910 he began diplomatic service in Persia, as Consul in Tabriz, and then in Tehran. Paddock received commendations for his efforts to protect foreign nationals in Tabriz from a succession of invading troops during WWI and its aftermath. He was assigned to Belgrade in 1922, and to Copenhagen as First Secretary of the American Legation. His final post was as First Secretary of the American Embassy in Paris in 1930, from which he retired later that year. The women standing to his left could be Paddock's wife, although this is unconfirmed.
Since a caption is missing from this photograph, we cannot identify this Korean. He appears in three other pictures with Senator Newlands and Gordon Paddock in a group of other Korean scholars and soldiers.
the Japanese Consulate located in 'Namsan', Seoul. It was the official building of the Japanese consul until General Ito proceeded to the post of Resident-General in 1906.
The main gate of 'Toksugung' (Palace of Virtuous Long Life), 'Taeanmun'. Obviously, a dignitary (perhaps the king of Korea himself) is just being carried into the city in the palanquin to the left. The carriers of the palanquin are noticeably Korean. There is a Japanese band in the background, and Japanese troops are at attention. Originally named 'Taeanmun', this main gate to the palace faced south. Later, it was moved to face the east and burnt down in 1904. Rebuilt in 1906, its name was changed to 'Taehanmun'. The three Chinese characters for 'Taehanmun' were written by Nam Chongchol, the Mayor of Seoul. Source:
A rickshaw ('illyokko') is usually light, two-wheeled hooded vehicle drawn by one or more persons. Here we have a one-wheeled rickshaw, occupied by a military officer in winter outfit. The rickshaw may look less luxurious, but is possibly more comfortable to sit on than the ordinary palanquin which is hollow inside.
French Consulate in Seoul, which was destroyed by fire during the Korean War.
Lumber for the Taracol mill. Thousands of feet of timber which Korean lumbermen have whip-sawed out by hand
The houses are probably restaurants by judging the signs on the doors and poles on the grounds. Two men wearing overcoats (turumagis) and horsehair hats (kats) are shown in front of the buildings. Note the western-styled street lamp on the roof.
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Judging from the appearance and colorful outfits, this image probably depicts a wedding procession. A bride is inside a sedan chair and her belongings are carried by a man behind the chair. The chair is called a 'kama'.
Inscription/Marks: No inscription.
Identifier: 1260.60.09.42.01
Persistent URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1813.001/5xn8
