Food peddler with “camel shoulder pole”

Title : Food peddler with “camel shoulder pole”

Topic : Virtual Shanghai

Location : Shanghai

Date (start) : 1915

Estimated dates : 1915-1925

Nature : Colorized Photo

Support image : Unknown

Caption on print : Chinese Food Seller.

Information data : The 'Luotuodan' chart was used usually by food peddlers, who brought it on their shoulders. It got its name from an ancient tale because of its shape. It could carry firewood, cups, chopsticks, food, etc.

Keywords : peddler;peddlar;chart;food;vendor

Keywords (fr) : colporteur;nourriture;vendeur