I came across these fascinating photos today entirely by accident. They’re fascinating little windows into a not-too-distant past. I love street scenes where you see all kinds of people going about their daily business. All of the photos here are dated 1900. Wouldn’t you love to spend a day there, looking around?
Busy road in town, Shanghai, China, 1900
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Fruit store, Shanghai, China, 1900
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‘The Milkman,’ Shanghai, 1900. A man holding two baskets of milk bottles with a pole over his shoulders.
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Street scene along the Bund, Shanghai, China, 1900
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Women negotiating with vendor, Shanghai, China, 1900
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