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Yichang, China - Chinese Beggar
Chinese Beggar on the street at Yichang, a prefecture-level city located in western Hubei province, Peoples Republic of China. Date: 1920
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Beggar Begging Begs Bowl Desperate Ichang Itinerant Level Located Pleading Poor Poverty Prefecture Rags Vagrant Hubei
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Moment of Desperation: A Chinese Beggar on the Streets of Yichang, 1920 This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the poignant image of a Chinese beggar, seated on the side of a bustling Yichang street in the early 1920s. Yichang, a prefecture-level city located in western Hubei province, was a significant commercial and cultural hub during this period in the Peoples Republic of China. The beggar, dressed in rags and with a pleading expression, holds an empty bowl in his hands, reaching out to passersby for alms. His appearance and demeanor convey a sense of deep poverty and desperation, a stark reminder of the social and economic challenges faced by many in Chinese society during this time. The itinerant vagrant's presence on the crowded street stands in stark contrast to the bustling activity around him. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and multifaceted nature of urban life in China during the early 20th century, where the stark realities of poverty and wealth coexisted. This historical image, captured by an unknown photographer, offers a poignant reminder of the human condition and the enduring struggle against poverty. It invites us to reflect on the past and consider the progress that has been made, as well as the challenges that continue to persist in the present day. The photograph is a testament to the rich and complex history of Yichang and the People's Republic of China, and serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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