Pawnbrokers' storehouses, Guangzhou

Collection

Trobridge, George

Identifier

Tr02-091

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Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Tr02-091. Sturdy fortified towers (diaolou 碉楼), bulking high above other buildings, served as storehouses for pawnbrokers, protecting valuables from fire, theft, flood, civil disturbances, etc. See Tr02-090.

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PAWN-SHOPS IN CANTON.

Location

Guangzhou

Estimated Date

1921

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph