Hong Kong Wharf Scene

 

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Hong Kong Wharf Scene

A Macao steamer has just arrived, and the coolies are seen passing through the small gate on the left, jostling each other in their hurry to reach the steamer to unload both freight and passenger each other in their hurry to reach the steamer to unload both freight and passenger luggage.

The Phonoscope 08/1898

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1 Edison n.c. (MU 508).  
2 James White. Frederick Blechynden  
3 07-31/03/1898. © Thomas A. Edison, 22/06/1898 50 ft
4 Chine. Hong Kong.  

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