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A Chinese porter Illustration.

China: Trade, Politics and Culture, 1793-1980 Available online

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Format:
Image
Author/Creator:
Alexander, William, 1767-1816, artist.
Contributor:
British Library, owner.
Language:
No linguistic content
Subjects (All):
Color prints.
Stevedores.
China.
Genre:
Illustrated works
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1 image)
Production:
[Place of production not identified] : [producer not identified], [date of production not identified]
Summary:
From The Costume of China. Illustrated in forty-eight coloured engravings. Published by William Miller, London, 1805. When the wind was favourable, the driver would use a sail to ease his burden. On the cart are vegetables; fruit; loose bamboos, and a jar of wine. On the side of the carriage, are placed his hat, and implements for keeping the sail in order.
Notes:
Reference: c2295-08
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Description based on publisher metadata (last viewed November 19, 2025).

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