Chinese Farming / Country Girl with wicker back-pack
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Chinese Farming / Country Girl with wicker back-pack
Chinese Farming / Country Girl with wicker back-pack. Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 14342042
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Attire Back Pack Belt Bonnet Countryfolk Farmer Gathering Headdress Peasant Silk Wicker
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This photograph, estimated to date back to circa 1906, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Chinese country girl as she goes about her farming chores. Dressed in traditional attire, she wears a simple yet elegant silk blouse, a long, flowing skirt, and a pair of sturdy leather shoes. A wicker back-pack, slung over her shoulders, holds essentials for her long day of labor. The girl's headdress, adorned with intricate patterns and delicate flowers, adds a touch of beauty to her practical outfit. Her bonnet, secured with a silk ribbon, protects her from the sun and the elements. A thick silk belt, cinched tightly around her waist, accentuates her slender figure and keeps her clothes in place. The scene takes place in the lush, verdant countryside of China, where the girl tends to her family's farmland. She is likely gathering produce or tending to the crops, her face etched with determination and focus. The serene backdrop of rolling hills and farmland, dotted with quaint farmhouses and farm animals, adds to the idyllic atmosphere. This photograph offers a rare and authentic look into the lives of Chinese countryfolk during a time when traditional farming practices were still prevalent. It is a poignant reminder of the simple joys and hardships of rural life, and the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who lived and worked in the Chinese countryside.
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