Rickshaw Collection (#6)

Torii atSuwayama temple entrance Kobe, with rickshaw
Torii at the entrance to Suwayama temple Kobe, with rickshaw. Vintage 19th century photograph

A rickshaw along the Bund, Yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Cherry blossom, rickshaw, Nogeyama, Yokohama, Japan
Cherry blossom and rickshaw, Nogeyama, Yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

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

Rickshaw on The Bluff, Nagasaki. Vintage 19th century photograph

Woman with parasol, rickshaw pulled by man in grass coat
Woman with parasol in a rickshaw pulled by a man in a grass coat. Vintage 19th century photograph

French Residency at Hanoi, 1884 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT213206 French Residency at Hanoi, 1884 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Barbant, Charles (d.1922); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Postcard depicting Queens Road West, Hongkong, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT216725 Postcard depicting Queens Road West, Hongkong, c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

A pousse-pousse driver at the entrance to Tonkin Village, Paris Exhibition
872393 A pousse-pousse driver at the entrance to Tonkin Village, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Geisha in a Rickshaw, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
701557 Geisha in a Rickshaw, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

The Boxer Rebellion: Li Hongzhang being escorted by Russian and Japanese troops (colour litho)
2807843 The Boxer Rebellion: Li Hongzhang being escorted by Russian and Japanese troops (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion)

A 2400 kilometre journey by rickshaw (engraving)
2789411 A 2400 kilometre journey by rickshaw (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A 2400 kilometre journey by rickshaw)

Municipal Theatre, Hanoi, French Indochina (b / w photo)
2776673 Municipal Theatre, Hanoi, French Indochina (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Municipal Theatre, Hanoi)

Japan, a rickshaw ride (colour litho)
2797080 Japan, a rickshaw ride (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japan, a rickshaw ride)

Asia (coloured engraving)
3630125 Asia (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asia. Illustration from Die Welt in Bildern (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Two Girls in a Rickshaw, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
701536 Two Girls in a Rickshaw, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

The decorations in the Main Street, Singapore, illustration from The King
KAT324430 The decorations in the Main Street, Singapore, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Street in Hong Kong (albumen print)
ALI200018 A Street in Hong Kong (albumen print) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; Alinari

Postal bus at Haiphong, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
CHT224422 Postal bus at Haiphong, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Archives Nationales-Centre des Archives d Outre-Mer; (add.info)

Street in Bombay, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)
STC418228 Street in Bombay, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Zulu Ricksha Drivers, Durban, c. 1897 (b / w photo)
493424 Zulu Ricksha Drivers, Durban, c.1897 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jinrikisha in front of a temple, c. 1880 (hand coloured albumen print on card)
STC97502 Jinrikisha in front of a temple, c.1880 (hand coloured albumen print on card) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese

Takeya ferry at Matsuchichiyama in the spring rain, 1929 (colour woodblock print)
425477 Takeya ferry at Matsuchichiyama in the spring rain, 1929 (colour woodblock print) by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915); 27.3x40.1 cm; Arthur M

The return from Cherry Grove (litho)
5198551 The return from Cherry Grove (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return from Cherry Grove)

British sailor and soldier taking a ride in a rickshaw through the streets of Durban during a lull in fighting in
3627066 British sailor and soldier taking a ride in a rickshaw through the streets of Durban during a lull in fighting in the Boer War (litho) by Paget

Sketches at Hong Kong (engraving)
728442 Sketches at Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Hong Kong: 1. A seller of oil; 2. Massas dinner; 3. A pig in a poke; 4)

La Inrikischa, Voiture Du Japon (colour photo)
2817369 La Inrikischa, Voiture Du Japon (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Inrikischa, Voiture Du Japon)

Japanese rickshaw (chromolitho)
2782664 Japanese rickshaw (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese rickshaw. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The saleroom at Hanoi, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
CHT224423 The saleroom at Hanoi, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Archives Nationales-Centre des Archives d Outre-Mer; (add.info)

The Jinricksha Question, One of the Possible Disadvantages (engraving)
1056021 The Jinricksha Question, One of the Possible Disadvantages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jinricksha Question)

Happy Days, boy pulling rickshaw holding girl in kimono (colour photo)
3093468 Happy Days, boy pulling rickshaw holding girl in kimono (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Days)

Place Victoire a Paris, 1784 (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour)
651948 Place Victoire a Paris, 1784 (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 38.2x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Place Victoire a Paris)

Village scene in Japan showing people engaged in various activities, c
5672309 Village scene in Japan showing people engaged in various activities, c.1870 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Lower embankment at Mimeguri, Mukojima (colour woodblock print)
5043568 Lower embankment at Mimeguri, Mukojima (colour woodblock print) by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Blue-clad woman in snowy evening landscape)

Tamil Lady in Rickshaw (b / w photo)
3652816 Tamil Lady in Rickshaw (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tamil Lady in Rickshaw)

Japanese children watching an early aircraft (colour litho)
3092854 Japanese children watching an early aircraft (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese children watching an early aircraft)

Street view, Hong Kong (colour litho)
3102102 Street view, Hong Kong (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street view, Hong Kong)

Everything you need (colour litho)
2784254 Everything you need (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everything is needed)

Guddees, Mussulmans, Rajpootana, from The People of India, by J
STC439702 Guddees, Mussulmans, Rajpootana, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

View of the Place de Louis le Grand, with one of the rooms constructed for the occasion
STC101867 View of the Place de Louis le Grand, with one of the rooms constructed for the occasion of the Marriage of Monseigneur le Dauphin (detail of 101866) (colour engraving) by French School

Young American woman riding in a Japanese rickshaw (colour litho)
6001512 Young American woman riding in a Japanese rickshaw (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young American woman riding in a Japanese rickshaw)

Bay Esplanade, Burban, South Africa (colour photo)
3095138 Bay Esplanade, Burban, South Africa (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bay Esplanade, Burban, South Africa)

A day ashore in Ceylon, the dangers of racing rickshas in the streets of Colombo (engraving)
1064295 A day ashore in Ceylon, the dangers of racing rickshas in the streets of Colombo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A day ashore in Ceylon)

City Life in Rains
Debarshi Mukherjee

Streets of Colcatta - India
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Gion's mood
Marco Tagliarino

Moment from life
Fadhel Almutaghawi

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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.