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Lot # 561: 1920's "Chinese Coolies on the Streets of Hong Kong", Human Labor is Cheap in China!

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 8 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "May Collectors Auction 2020",
which ran from 5/23/2020 11:00 PM to
6/6/2020 8:00 PM



1920's Large photograph of two Chinese "Coolies" which was a derogatory term for people who's only marketable skill was their strength (laborers) transporting a huge box with primitive methods through the streets of Hong Kong. Stamped on the back by Underwood and Underwood and with a full paper caption as well, this is an important photograph offered here for the first time ever from the archives of Underwood.

Size: 7.5x9.75
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9/10

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