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A medicine stall in Hong Kong, c.1903
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A medicine stall in Hong Kong, c.1903
UIG5418872 A medicine stall in Hong Kong, c.1903 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: A man wearing a traditional Manchu hairstyle (coiffure mandchoue) squats beside a row of glass bottles, chatting to a medicine man at a street stall in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, China, circa 1903. Hong Kong, China, People's Republic of, Eastern Asia, Asia.); © Cultural Heritage Images/UIG
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This print captures a bustling street scene in Hong Kong circa 1903. In the foreground, a man with a traditional Manchu hairstyle squats beside a row of glass bottles, engaged in conversation with a medicine man at a street stall. The intricate Chinese writing on the storefront adds to the authenticity of this snapshot of daily life in early 20th century China.
The image exudes an air of mystery and intrigue as we catch a glimpse into the world of medicine peddlers and street vendors in historic Hong Kong. The juxtaposition of modern medicine practices with ancient traditions is palpable, making us wonder about the efficacy and origins of these remedies being sold.
The composition is rich in detail, from the various bottles lining the shelves to the expressions on the faces of those present. It serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece, offering viewers a window into a bygone era.
As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the hustle and bustle of everyday life on the streets of Hong Kong over a century ago. It is truly fascinating to see how much has changed yet remained unchanged in this vibrant cityscape captured so beautifully by an unknown photographer from that era.
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