Kweichow potters carrying their earthenware to the market. By far the most important means used in Chinese transportation is the carrying pole. With a well balanced load of from 100 to 150 lbs. a Chinese might be on the road from 12-14 hours.

ca. 1944-1945

Not on view

Photographer: John Gutmann
Title: Kweichow potters carrying their earthenware to the market. By far the most important means used in Chinese transportation is the carrying pole. With a well balanced load of from 100 to 150 lbs. a Chinese might be on the road from 12-14 hours.
Date: ca. 1944-1945
Object Type: Photograph
Medium: gelatin silver print
Dimensions: 254 x 333 mm (10 0 x 13 1/8 in.)
Credit Line: Bequest of John Gutmann in honor of Dr. Walter Heil
Accession Number: 2000.119.2.98