Rickshaws Collection (#2)

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

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

The Chinese Market, Manufacture Royale de Beauvais, 1767-69 (wool and silk)
5054808 The Chinese Market, Manufacture Royale de Beauvais, 1767-69 (wool and silk) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); 325x568 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Fire Season at Hong Kong (engraving)
1036356 The Fire Season at Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire Season at Hong Kong)

The Recent Riots at Canton (engraving)
1044467 The Recent Riots at Canton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Riots at Canton)

Main street, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, c. 1870s
Main street, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, c.1870s

c. 1880s Japan - Honcho Dori or main street Yokohama

Busy street scene in Hong Kong, c. 1880 s
Busy street scene in Hong Kong, c.1880 s

Hand carts and rickshaws on the Bund, Shanghai, China
19th century vintage photograph: hand carts and rickshaws on the Bund, Shanghai, China

Rickshaws, Sunkiang Road, Shanghai, China, c. 1900
Rickshaws, Sunkiang Road, Shanghai, China, c.1900

West Street, Durban (b / w photo)
3092496 West Street, Durban (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Street, Durban)

A group of geishas in rickshaws in a Japanese park. Vintage 19th century photograph

Sketches in Natal (engraving)
1592272 Sketches in Natal (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Natal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1899)

Sketches in China (engraving)
1107548 Sketches in China (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in China)

The Boxer Rebellion: view of the Taku Road, Tientsin, China (b / w photo)
6015070 The Boxer Rebellion: view of the Taku Road, Tientsin, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion: view of the Taku Road)

A Jinriksha Race, Ceylon (engraving)
1046358 A Jinriksha Race, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jinriksha Race, Ceylon)

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

View from the Temple of the Holy Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, c
3474159 View from the Temple of the Holy Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon, c.1900-20 (hand-coloured photograph) by PlAtA©, Ltd. Ceylon (fl.1900-20); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London

Our Voyage in the Sunbeam (engraving)
1050044 Our Voyage in the Sunbeam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Voyage in the Sunbeam)

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)

Sir William Maccormac on his Way to Inspect a Hospital at Pietermaritzburg (litho)
1048721 Sir William Maccormac on his Way to Inspect a Hospital at Pietermaritzburg (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

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)

At the Earls Court Exhibition, a Ride round Old London in a Jinrickshaw (litho)
1063647 At the Earls Court Exhibition, a Ride round Old London in a Jinrickshaw (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Earls Court Exhibition)

Sketches in Japan, Temple-Street, Nagasaki (engraving)
1105463 Sketches in Japan, Temple-Street, Nagasaki (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Japan, Temple-Street, Nagasaki)

Bangladesh War of Independence 1971 The burnt out shell of a Rick Shaw factory in Dacca following the fighting during the Bangladesh War of Independence 1971

Girls in rickshaws, Japan, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Illustration of a Steam Locomotive Running on the Takanawa Railroad in Tokyo (Tokyo takanawa tetsudo jokisha soko no zu), ca. 1873

Cherries at Night at New Shimabara, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Cherries at Night at New Shimabara, 19th century

Indian Palace - Upper Crescent - The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London. Date: 1908

RICKSHAW / BULAWAYO / 1920S
A horned Rickshaw man in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) Date: 1920s

Street scene, Pettah, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Street scene, Pettah, native district of Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1920

Queens House, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Queens House (now Presidents House), Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with a clock tower and lighthouse at the far end. Date: circa 1920

Indian Rickshaw

Archival color postcard of donkey cart with passenger, China, c 1910. (Photo by Allan Seiden)
Archival color postcard of donkey cart with passenger, China, c 1910. (Photo by Allan Seiden, Legacy Archive/Getty Images)

Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Grand Oriental Hotel, York Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Sinhalese village, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The Sinhalese are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group native to the island, making up 75% of the total population. Date: circa 1920s

View of York Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), looking towards the Jetty. Date: circa 1908

Street scene, Colpetty, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Street scene, Colpetty (Kollupitiya), district of Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Cinnamon Gardens and Eye Hospital, suburb of Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Princes Club, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Clock tower, Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Clock tower and lighthouse, Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Orchard Road - Singapore, Malaysia. Date: circa 1920s

Rickshaw Japan 19C
A Japanese mother and her daughter are transported by two rickshaw boys. Date: late 19th century

Traffic on the New Bridge Road, Singapore Date: circa 1910s

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Rickshaws, a timeless mode of transportation, have left their mark on various corners of the world. In Singapore's bustling Raffles Place, these iconic vehicles weave through the cityscape, carrying passengers to their destinations with ease. Travel back in time to Hong Kong's vibrant street scene in the 1890s; rickshaws line the roads as witnesses to an era long gone. A side view of a Bangladeshi rickshaw reveals its intricate design and craftsmanship. These colorful chariots serve as both transport and art, showcasing the rich culture of Bangladesh. Across the Indian Ocean lies Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), where Galle Face Hotel stands witness to countless rickshaw journeys taken by visitors exploring this enchanting island. In Shanghai's Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge), rickshaws glide gracefully along its ancient pathways. The bridge becomes a stage for these humble vehicles that effortlessly blend tradition with modernity. Journey further south to George Town on Penang Island in Malaysia; traditional 19th-century shophouses stand tall alongside busy streets adorned with rickshaws. Slovakia surprises us with its own take on relaxation - thermal baths at Piestany offer weary travelers respite from their adventures while nearby rickshaws await patiently for those seeking exploration beyond spa walls. Once again, we find ourselves in George Town on Penang Island; it seems this place has become synonymous with preserving history and embracing progress simultaneously. New Delhi railway station buzzes with activity as rickshaws fill every available space outside its grand entrance. A testament to India's vibrant energy and diverse culture, these vehicles navigate chaotic streets effortlessly, providing locals and tourists alike an authentic experience of Delhi life. Finally, Dhaka captures our attention with its frenetic pace; busy intersections are transformed into symphonies of motion as swarms crisscross the streets.