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Myanmar - Yangon - Street porters pull a large laden wagon
Myanmar - Strand Road, Yangon - Street porters pull a large laden wagon. Date: 1928
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Boxes Burma Burmese Cases Freight Hard Heavy Laden Myanmar Porters Pull Rangoon Spoked Strand Wagon Wheel Yangon
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the daily hustle and bustle of Strand Road in Yangon, Myanmar, in the year 1928. The image showcases a group of determined Burmese street porters, their faces etched with the hardships of their labor, as they pull a large and heavily laden wagon. The wagon's spoked wheels creak and groan under the weight of the wooden cases and boxes it carries, as the porters grunt and strain to move the freight through the crowded streets. The scene is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the local population, who made their living through manual labor and transportation services. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history and culture of Myanmar during the early 20th century. The image is a poignant reminder of the physical demands of transportation in a time before modern machinery and technology took over. The photograph's timeless quality and evocative imagery make it a compelling addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.
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