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CHINA: TRAVEL, c1900. One man is pulled in rickshaw and another man is carried on a sedan chair
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CHINA: TRAVEL, c1900. One man is pulled in rickshaw and another man is carried on a sedan chair
CHINA: TRAVEL, c1900.
One man is pulled in rickshaw and another man is carried on a sedan chair, Hong Kong, China
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1890s 1900 1900s Decade Barefoot Carrying China Chinese Ching Dynasty Coolie Hat Dirt Road Hong Kong Lower Class Pulling Rickshaw Road Sedan Chair Upper Class
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This print from the early 1900s titled "CHINA: TRAVEL, c1900" transports us back in time to witness a snapshot of daily life in Hong Kong, China. The image showcases the stark contrast between social classes as two men are depicted traversing down a dirt road. In the foreground, we see a lower-class man being pulled in a rickshaw by another individual, highlighting the physical strain endured by these hardworking individuals. Meanwhile, in the background, an upper-class gentleman is carried on a sedan chair by several bearers. The photograph offers glimpses into turn-of-the-century China during the Ching Dynasty era. It captures not only modes of transportation but also traditional attire such as coolie hats worn by those pulling the rickshaw and barefooted pedestrians navigating their way through this bustling cityscape. Through this single frame frozen in time, we gain insight into both the hardships faced by those belonging to lower socioeconomic backgrounds and the privileges enjoyed by members of higher social strata. This visual documentation serves as a valuable historical artifact that allows us to reflect upon societal structures and cultural practices prevalent at that time. Granger Art on Demand has once again provided us with an evocative piece that sparks curiosity about our shared human history while reminding us of how far we have come since then.
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