A porter train crossing a gully

A porter train crossing a gully

Collection

Cottrell Family

Identifier

Co-s112

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Co-s112. A porter train, probably of the Cottrell family. Probably photographed near Zhaotong, the porter train is crossing a gully in sediment between Wuzhai and Chushuidong. Teams of two to four men are carrying furniture and other bulky goods.

Caption on photograph

Methods of carriage

Estimated Date

1930-40

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

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