Rickshaw Collection (#3)

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

Animated View of a Tokyo Road Japan Tokyo. Date of Photograph:1890-1900

The exterior of a Japanese inn with its typical architecture. At the exit two rickshaw boys are waiting for customers. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Odawara Road Japan. Date of Photograph:1880-1900

Grand Hotel a Yokohama Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1880-1900

Yokohama pier, Japan Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1880-1900

Two Japanese in traditional dress simulate falling from a rickshaw, Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1885-1895

Entry portal (Torii) to a sacred Shinto area in Kyoto Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Flowering cherry trees in an avenue of Yokohama Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1863-1868

Kobe animated street in Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

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

View of Fujiyama (Mount Fuji) by Tagonoura Japan Tagonoura. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Colonial style buildings in Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Japanese woman on a rickshaw Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Entrance to the Shinto temple at Suwa Shrine in Kobe, Japan Japan Kobe. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Animated view of Yokohama during a festival Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1863-1868

Bamboo forest, Japan Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1866-1890

Rickshaw on the road to Moji, Tagami, Japan Japan Tagami. Date of Photograph:1870-1890

Japanese rickshaw (jinrikishia) while carrying two young women Japan. Date of Photograph:1890-1899

Lodging on Tonosawa, Japan Japan Tonosawa. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Street in Katase, Japan Japan Katase. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

The Ueno Park in Tokyo founded in 1873 in Japan Japan Tokyo. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Grand Hotel in Yokohama in Japan Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Album "Views & Costumes of Japan": "Hachi-Ishi", A rickshaw parked in a city street Japan. Date of Photograph:1866 - 1890

"Japan" album: view of the village of Wada Toge Japan Wada Toge. Date of Photograph:1866-1890

View of a road in Signapore with a large hotel Singapore. Date of Photograph:1880 -1890 ca

Japan. Portrait of a ricksha (jinriksha) bearer transporting two young women. Japan. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

View of Matsushima, Japan. In the foreground, two typical Japanese rikshas. Japan Matsushima. Date of Photograph:1880-90 ca

Shinagawa, near the gulf of Tokyo. In the foreground a rikshaw before a gate leading to a house. On the road, three children leaning on the fence around the house Japan Shinagawa-Tokyo

Takashimacho, Japan Japan Takashimacho. Date of Photograph:1880-1900

Group of senegalese shown along the avenue of a garden. On the left, two little girls on a rikshaw, at the side a woman holding a child

View of Yokohama, Japan Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1885-1895

View of Yokohama Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Two indigenous people of Ceylon are transporting, each one in his own riksaw, two men who from their appearance seem to be from the west Sri Lanka ( Ceylon ). Date of Photograph:1880-1890

The entrance to a temple in Kyoto, Japan Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1883

A street in Yokohama, Japan. A few people add life to the picture Japan Yokohama. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The railroad station in Kobe in Japan Japan Kobe. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

An avenue flanked by tall bamboo canes. Along the road, a rickshaw drawn by a young man with two girls in traditional dress and with parasols Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1896 ca

Group of Japanese on the steps in front of a shop with a pagoda roof and decoated with a lantern. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

Portrait of a young japanese woman in an elegant kimono, seated inside a rikshaw drawn by a man in humble clothing. She holds the typical japanese paper parasol in her hands

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Olivier Schram

Rickshaw on a street in Chennai (Madras), state of Tamil Nadu India State of Tamil Nadu, Chennai (Madras). Date of Photograph:1965

"On the streets", man on a rickshaw, Shanghai 1974 China Shanghai. Date of Photograph:1974

The Chartered Bank in Via Battery, in Singapore Asia Malaysia, Singapore. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Urban avenue in Bangkok Thailand Bangkok. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

The Cavenagh Bridge in Singapore Singapore. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

A rickshaw on a street in Singapore Singapore. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

An elegant european lady portrayed on a rickshaw going through a japanese small town street. Japan. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910 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.