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