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Dating a Photo: Coolies at Work in Hong Kong Harbor Between the 1890s and 1920s

Can you date this photo? The caption says this is Hong Kong harbor between the 1890s and 1920s. The photo shows coolies at work in the harbor. Source: Library of Congress.
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Can you date this photo? The caption says this is Hong Kong harbor between the 1890s and 1920s. The photo shows coolies at work in the harbor.

Coolies with basket yokes in Hong Kong harbor

Source: Library of Congress

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