Canton Chair Conveyance Possibly 1908

"Canton Chair Conveyance" is a photograph by Geldolph Adriaan Kessler, a Dutch photographer, documenting the traditional Chinese practice of using sedan chairs for transportation. Taken possibly in 1908, the image shows a procession of individuals carrying a chair through a village setting. The photograph offers a glimpse into the social and cultural context of early 20th-century China, highlighting the reliance on manual labor and the use of traditional methods of conveyance. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment in time, offering a unique perspective on the historical landscape of Canton.