Rickshaw Collection (#4)

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

View of a small Chinese town street with people China. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Rickshaw and cart on the banks of an Indian river India. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Two men carried by rickshaw in Hong Kong. China Hong Kong. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

A young japanese man wearing his traditional clothes and a rickshaw in the street of a japanese small town. Japan. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

A lively street of a chinese small town. China. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Young men walking in the street of a chinese small town. China. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Bangladesh - Street Scene Tikka Khan Street with Pakistan flags hanging from the windows 27/06/1971 DM71-6044 Daily Mirror Piper alegriaproductions260706

Tikka Khan Street Dacca flying Pakistan flags from the windows following the fighting during the Bangladesh War of Independence 1971 27/06/1971

India, West Bengal, Asansol, Railway Station

The Ariakero in Imado, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Ariakero in Imado, 1879. (View of the Ariakero Restaurant)

Rickshaws on promenade, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

India, Kerala, Munnar

India, Kerala, Munnar, Chilren playing volleyball on Tea estate

Villa de Leyva, Boyaca Colombia, South America

Cyclo ride, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tuk-tuk travelling through the streets of Bangkok, Thailand

Cambodia, Siem Reap, antique rickshaw

China, Beijing, Zhonglouwan Hutong, Rickshaw

China, Hong Kong, Detail of Rickshaw and Porters Hat

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion) & boutique hotel, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia

Rickshaw, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia

Traffic moving along Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

All the Time
Prateek Dubey

Sri Lanka - Colombo, tuk-tuk taxi, typical way of transportation

Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Tuk Tuk
Shot by Clint

Sailors on shore leave in rickshaws Royal Navy

Rickshaw, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

A Rickshaw, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Shanghai, China in the early 1900s

Sannomiya Dori, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Ranks of Rickshaws - Entrance to the Harbour Pier, Yokohama
Ranks of Rickshaws lined up at the Entrance to the Harbour Pier, Yokohama, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Japan - Cherry Blossom at Sakura-michi, Yokohama. Date: circa 1910s

Rickshaw boys of Durban, South Africa in their remarkable costume. Introduced from Japan, the rickshaw became a form of transport in Durban in the late 19th century. Date: circa 1910s

Chinese Rickshaw Boy taking a rest - Hong Kong. Date: circa 1930s

Johannesburg, South Africa - Rickshaws in Market Square. Date: circa 1901

Rickshaws and Drivers, Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1900s

Gentleman in a rickshaw - Shanghai, China
A Chinese Gentleman in a rickshaw - Shanghai, China. Date: 1927

A rank of Rickshaws on Nunobiki Road, Kobe, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

A little respite
Trevor Cole

Streets of Kolkata
Trevor Cole

Rickshaw wallah at work
Trevor Cole

An arduous task
Trevor Cole

The Ameya, 1893 (oil on canvas)
7327120 The Ameya, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Blum, Robert Frederick (1857-1903); 63.7 x 78.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: by Robert Frederick Blum (1857-1903))

The American Legation, Yokohama, c. 1880 (hand-tinted albumen print)
7298833 The American Legation, Yokohama, c.1880 (hand-tinted albumen print) by Japanese School, (19th century); 20.2x26 cm; Syracuse University Art Museum, New York

Japanese Rickshaw Drivers, Kobe, Japan. Date: 1928

Two young women riding in a rickshaw on their first visit to Japan (colour litho)
7148203 Two young women riding in a rickshaw on their first visit to Japan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.