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China - Shanghai - Heavy cart pulled by a human team
China - Shanghai - Heavy street cart (laden with wooden crates) pulled by a human team. Date: circa 1930
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Case Cases Crate Crates Drag Dragging Heavily Heavy Human Labour Labourers Laden Manual Packing Porter Porters Pulled Shanghai Wagon
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Team of Laborers Pulling a Heavy Wooden Cart Laden with Crates in Shanghai, China (circa 1930)" 2. Description: This photograph captures a moment in Shanghai's rich history, as a team of dedicated laborers struggle to pull a heavily laden wooden cart through the bustling streets of the city. Dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, the porters show the physical strength and determination required for manual labor in the early 20th century. The cart, adorned with intricately designed wooden crates, appears to be overflowing with various goods, likely destined for the local markets or warehouses. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of industry and commerce, as the team makes their way through the crowded streets of Shanghai during the Chinese Republic era. 3. Context: Shanghai, one of China's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, was a major hub for trade and commerce during the early 1900s. The city's strategic location along the Yangtze River and its status as an open port attracted merchants and traders from all over the world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the laborers who played a crucial role in the transportation of goods throughout the city. Despite the challenging conditions, the team remains focused and determined, showcasing the resilience and hard work that characterized Shanghai's bustling streets during this period. 4. Keywords: heavy street cart, laden, packing cases, wooden crates, pulled, human team, Shanghai, China, transport, laborers, porters, porter, drag, dragging, manual labor, history, historical.
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