Disposal of corpses with long prongs, 1921



Photograph

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This photograph shows two corpse collectors using long prongs to handle corpses The corpses are victims of a plague in China. The corpses are being moved to a horse wagon. The corpse collectors are fully covered in protective clothing. This was taken in 1921. Title devised by Library staff.

Title
Disposal of corpses with long prongs, 1921
Artist
Tai Yu Lin
Subjects
Epidemics and outbreaks
Language
Type
Photograph
Abstract
Year
1921
Original Publisher(s)
Digital Publisher(s)
National Library Board Singapore
Keywords
Epidemics and outbreaks
Rights Statement
All rights reserved. Wu Lien-teh, 1921