The town of Chenchi in Hunan Province is built on the rocky banks of the Yuan River where many of its inhabitants live in houseboats. Soldiers and civilians are seen ferrying the stream from and to the markets.

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The town of Chenchi in Hunan Province is built on the rocky banks of the Yuan River where many of its inhabitants live in houseboats. Soldiers and civilians are seen ferrying the stream from and to the markets.

ca. 1944-1945

John Gutmann

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Photographer
John Gutmann
Title
The town of Chenchi in Hunan Province is built on the rocky banks of the Yuan River where many of its inhabitants live in houseboats. Soldiers and civilians are seen ferrying the stream from and to the markets.
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
2000.119.2.67

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