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c. 1890 China - Chinese street vendor - knife sharpener
c.1890 China - Chinese types and trades - street vendor - knife sharpener
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Craft Ethnicity Ethnographic Knife Knives Sharpen Skill Stool Trades
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This photograph, taken in China around the 1890s, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Chinese street vendor specializing in knife sharpening. The image transports us back in time to the 1880s and 1890s, a period of significant change in China as it began to open up to the outside world. The photograph showcases a bustling Chinese street scene, with intricately designed buildings and structures forming a vibrant urban backdrop. The vendor, seated on a simple stool, skillfully hones a customer's knife on a large, flat stone. His intense concentration is evident as he carefully adjusts the angle of the blade against the stone, ensuring a perfect edge. The vendor's ethnicity and the traditional nature of his craft add to the ethnographic richness of the scene. His attire, consisting of a loose-fitting tunic and trousers, is typical of the clothing worn during this era. The sharpened knives, arranged neatly on the ground beside him, reflect the importance of this essential skill in daily life. The photograph also highlights the architectural diversity of China during this period, with a mix of traditional and modern structures visible in the background. The presence of a landmark building or town hall suggests that this scene may have taken place in a larger urban center. As we gaze at this vintage image, we are reminded of the rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions that have shaped China's history. The vendor's dedication to his craft, the bustling street scene, and the intricate details of the architecture all contribute to a captivating and evocative portrait of life in 19th century China.
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