Rickshaw Collection (#2)

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Frogs, between 1871 and 1889. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Frogs, between 1871 and 1889

The Fire Season at Hong Kong; Officers of the Brigade coming up in Rickshaws, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Fire Season at Hong Kong; Officers of the Brigade coming up in Rickshaws, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Japanese cityscape
HIDASAN

Tuk-tuk in front of Wat Pho, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand

Tuk-tuks in Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand

Tuk-Tuk & Haw Pha Bang temple, Luang Prabang (ancient capital of Laos on the Mekong river), Laos

Thai Pak Koong Temple, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia

Dhaka, Bangladesh. A rickshaw rider transports goods around the capital

Carrying wounded Russian in a jinriksha from the front down to the hospital in Port Arthur, c1905

Rest along the street
Souvik Banerjee

Street view of Dap-Cau, Vietnam
3788782 Street view of Dap-Cau, Vietnam.; (add.info.: Street view of Dap-Cau, Hanoi in the north of Vietnam. Postcard of tinted photograph, early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Chinese rickshaw - early 1900s
3782627 Chinese rickshaw - early 1900s; (add.info.: Chinese rickshaw - early 1900s. Probably Hong Kong.); Lebrecht History

postcard from Mukden, China - street scene, 1925
3782626 postcard from Mukden, China - street scene, 1925; (add.info.: Postcard from Mukden, China - 1925. Sent to: Miss Barbara P. Wade, Carfax, Durdham Park, Bristol, England, Via SIBERIA)

Street view of Hanoi, Vietnam
3788783 Street view of Hanoi, Vietnam.; (add.info.: Street view of Rue et Porte Jean-Dupuis, Hanoi, Vietnam. Postcard of tinted photograph, early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Peru, Sacred Valley, Pisac, colorful Tuki Tuki vehicle
2040-210363-01

Taxi dogs
Christian Sylvestre

Tea House in Shimogamo Shrine Park (Shimogamo-jinja), Kyoto Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

The Gojozaka Park in Kyoto, Japan Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Yasaka Pagoda, Kyoto Japan Kyoto, Yasaka. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca

Flower garden in Horikiri, Tokyo Japan Tokyo, Horikiri. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca

A street in Nagasaki with Western people, parked rickshaws and photo shop "T. Shirayama", Japan Japan Nagasaki. Date of Photograph:1885-1895

Two men carry two young women on a rickshaw Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Japanese women in traditional clothes and rickshaw Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

A young Japanese woman over a rickshaw Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Japanese women in traditional clothes outside a home Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

"Japan" album: Young japanese woman on rickshaw Japan. Date of Photograph:1866-1890

"Reise Frinnerungen": japanese women in rickshaw Japan. Date of Photograph:1900-1920 ca

Two young women on the rickshaw, Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1895 - 1905

"Mississippi Bay", Yokohama Bay, Japan Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1895 - 1905

Rickshaw in the main street of Yokohama, Japan Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1895 - 1905

Yokohama port, Yokohama, Japan Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1895 - 1905

Top album cover, Japanese woman on a rickshaw, gold plated black lacquer and red pigment with some embossed gold decorations Japan. Date of Photograph:1880-1900

Portrait of Geishas on rickshaw Japan. Date of Photograph:1885 ca

Men working on a street in a Japanese town Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

A street crowded with people in a Japanese town Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Rickshaw stopped on the side of a road in Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Workers and vendors on a street of a Japanese town Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

A crowded street in Yoko, Japan Japan Yoko. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Japanese people wearing traditional clothes as they walk along a street Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Avenue of a Japanese locale decorated for festivities Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

A passenger on a rickshaw being held up by two men, picture taken in front of the entrance to the Imperial Palace of Kyoto, in Japan Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Group portrait of men around two rickshaws Japan. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

A street in Swayama, in Japan. In the foreground two rickshaw boys are waiting for customers near a typical Torii gate Japan Swayama. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

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"Exploring the Rich History and Cultural Significance of Rickshaws" Step into a time machine as we delve into the captivating world of rickshaws, an iconic mode of transportation that has left its mark across various corners of the globe. From a Royal Navy recruitment poster to bustling streets in Singapore's Raffles Place, these humble vehicles have witnessed countless stories unfold. Travel back to the enchanting Hong Kong street scene in the 1890s, where C016/4499 captures a snapshot of daily life. A side view of a Bangladeshi rickshaw showcases its unique design and craftsmanship, reflecting the cultural diversity embedded within this form of transport. Venturing further south to Colombo, Sri Lanka, one cannot miss the majestic Galle Face Hotel standing tall against time. This grand establishment has welcomed many weary travelers arriving by rickshaw from distant lands. Across continents in La Habana Vieja, graffiti adorns rickshaws like vibrant canvases expressing local creativity and spirit. Witness how art intertwines with tradition as we explore Rickshaw transport in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), showcasing their vital role in connecting communities. Shanghai's Bund takes us on a journey through history; it was here that English settlers established their presence along this iconic waterfront promenade back in 1883. Meanwhile, Hoi An's old town street scene invites us to experience Vietnam's rich heritage while crossing Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) amidst Shanghai's bustling cityscape. In George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia awaits a traditional 19th-century shophouse—a testament to architectural beauty preserved over generations—where rickshaws once traversed narrow lanes carrying passengers towards City Centre Cinema in Bandung, Java. These glimpses into different cultures highlight not only the practicality but also the charm and significance attached to these timeless vehicles known as rickshaws.