Rickshaw Collection (#5)

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)

Parody of the Yugao Chapter of the Tale of Genji, c. 1795 / 97. Creator: Chokosai Eisho
Parody of the Yugao Chapter of the Tale of Genji, c. 1795/97

Sumiyoshi Mode, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Sumiyoshi Mode, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo (Tokyo orai kuruma zukushi), 1870

Koshio, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Koshio, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Zenkai, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Zenkai, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Kumano, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Kumano, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Ukon, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Ukon, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Famous Places in Tokyo, True View of Ryogoku Bridge, 1875 (woodblock print on paper)
6437392 Famous Places in Tokyo, True View of Ryogoku Bridge, 1875 (woodblock print on paper) by Hiroshige, Utagawa II (1829-1869); 35.7x24 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Secretary Cabinet, England, c. 1735. Creator: Giles Grendey
Secretary Cabinet, England, c. 1735

Rickshaws in Calcutta, India. Creator: Unknown
Rickshaws in Calcutta, India

Street Scene in the Outskirts of Edo on an Evening in Winter, ca. 1878

Amusements for the Sea-side (verso) (Punch, or the London Char... 1873. Creator: Unknown
Amusements for the Sea-side (verso) (Punch, or the London Charivari, September 20, 1873, pp. 113-14), 1873. " Hullo, Charley! Nothing the matter, I hope

Rickshaw and Racing Hackery, these bullocks travel about 12 miles an hour (b / w photo)
3652815 Rickshaw and Racing Hackery, these bullocks travel about 12 miles an hour (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rickshaw and Racing Hackery)

Scene in Bengal, India (coloured engraving)
3630121 Scene in Bengal, India (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in Bengal, India)

Bamboo grove, Japan (b / w photo)
6015632 Bamboo grove, Japan (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bamboo grove, Japan)

Runner pulling two Geishas on a rickshaw in Japan, c. 1900 (albumen photo)
617857 Runner pulling two Geishas on a rickshaw in Japan, c.1900 (albumen photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; Japanese, out of copyright

Zhengyangmen Street Scene, Beijing, China
Zhengyangmen Street Scene, Beijing (Peking), China. The Zhengyangmen Gate (Qianmen, Front Gate) in Beijings historic city wall can be seen in the background Date: circa 1920s

Busy street scene in Shanghai, China, c. 1880 s
Busy street scene in Shanghai, China, c.1880 s

View of the Post Office at Yokohama, Japan, c. 1880 s
View of the Post Office at Yokohama, Japan, c.1880 s

c. 1880s Japan - woman in a rickshaw

Young woman in a rickshaw, jinrikisha, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph: young woman in a rickshaw, jinrikisha, Japan

Woman in a rickshaw in a studio setting, Japan, c.1890

c. 1880s Japan - Hatoba, pier Kobe
c. 1880s Japan - Hatoba Kobe

c. 1880s Japan - post office in Nagasaki

c. 1880s Japan - Kamiya-bashi bridge Nagasaki

c. 1880s Japan - 100 steps, leading to the Bluff, Yokohama

c. 1880s Japan - geisha in a rickshaw

India Ceylon(Sri Lanka) bullock cart and rickshaw
1880s india or Ceylon (Sri Lanka) - bullock cart - modes of transport

c. 1880s Japan - gate of Imperial Palace, Tokyo

c. 1880s Japan - Mukojima Tokyo, rickshaw

Comic postcard, Rickshaw ride - My word if you slip on the gravel! Date: 20th century

Young woman being pulled in a rickshaw, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Rickshaw and cherry blossom in Ueno Park, Tokyo.. Vintage 19th century photograph

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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.