Luliang (China), busy street scene near center of town

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Luliang (China), busy street scene near center of town

Krawczyk, Bert A

between 1943 and 1945

Luliang, Yunnan Province, China - 1943 - 1945

This bell tower was located in the center of town at the termination of four streets leading from the gateways of the walled town. This is not a very busy day in the market square. However, it does give us an idea of the activity that took place. Of interest in this picture is the girl coming toward us. She wears silver bracelets, silver ring and silver earrings. She has bound feet. The baskets are full of grain, which she might have purchased or possibly may sell. Evidently, it is quite early in the morning with the sun at a low angle on the buildings and tower. The gentleman to the right with the turban is interesting with his beard, mustache and side burns. He wears typical Chinese dress. It appears he's setting out cloth for sale. The basket will serve as a seat when he conducts business. The man in the very far right corner is evidently pretty well set up for business. The cap is knitted, much like caps we were in the U.S. The children to the right are having fun while the mother

Grayscale

Box 5

City & town life

Streets

Crowds

Street vendors

Buildings

Recollection Wisconsin

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between 1943 and 1945

Recollection Wisconsin

City & town life

Streets

Crowds

Street vendors

Buildings