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Road making, Nanking, China
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Road making, Nanking, China
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Road Making, Nanking, China
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is an evocative vintage photograph from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This image transports us back in time to the early 20th century, offering a glimpse into the bustling streets of Nanking, China during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The photograph depicts a team of laborers and oxen working together to construct a new road in the heart of the city. The oxen, harnessed to a wooden plow, are pulling heavy stones and gravel towards the road, while the laborers follow behind, carefully placing the materials into position. The scene is illuminated by the warm glow of traditional Chinese lanterns, casting an ethereal light over the workers and the dusty road. The photograph captures the raw energy and determination of the laborers, as they work tirelessly to improve the infrastructure of their city. The oxen, a common mode of transportation in rural China during this time, add a sense of tradition and authenticity to the image. The use of lanterns not only adds to the atmospheric quality of the photograph but also highlights the importance of light in the absence of modern street lighting. This photograph offers a unique and fascinating insight into the daily life and work culture of Nanking during the early 20th century. The intricate details of the laborers' clothing, the oxen's harnesses, and the traditional Chinese lanterns all contribute to the photograph's rich historical significance. This is a must-have image for anyone with an interest in Chinese history, vintage photography, or the evolution of infrastructure in China.
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