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c. 1880s China - street food stall
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c. 1880s China - street food stall
c.1880s China - street food stall
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Ethnicity Ethnographic Orient Vendor Albumen
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Step into the vibrant and bustling streets of 1880s China with this photograph of a street food stall. The image, captured during the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse cultural landscape of China during the height of the Qing Dynasty. The ethnicity and traditions of China's indigenous people are on full display as a native vendor expertly prepares a steaming bowl of food for a customer. The ethnographic details of the scene are a testament to the unique and intriguing ways in which the Chinese people sustained themselves and nourished their communities. The colonial era, marked by the influence of European powers, had begun to impact China, but the traditional ways of life remained strong. This photograph, taken during the 1870s to 1890s, captures the balance between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. The street food stall, with its colorful array of ingredients and the vendor's focused expression, speaks to the importance of food as a source of nourishment and community in China. The use of the albumen process, a popular photographic technique of the 19th century, adds to the vintage and historic feel of the image. This photograph is a valuable ethnographic record of a bygone era, offering a window into the daily life and cultural practices of China during the late 19th century. It invites us to explore the complex and fascinating history of this ancient civilization and to appreciate the richness and diversity of its people and traditions.
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