"Sawyers, cutting lumber for Chengtu M.E. Church." Four men are shown in a workshop cutting planks from a log. They use a two-person hand saw to make the cuts. The caption is handwritten on the back of the postcard.
"The Pupils and Chinese Teachers in Chung king [Chongqing] Institute of which Mr. Manly has charge. The lower row are spoiled in printing. They range in age from 12 to 20 years. About 1900 (or earlier). The boy 2nd row from back, just left of pillar is Shao Yuin Shang, who was practically a son to the Manlys, lived in their home, taught in mission schools all his life. Several others became preachers."
"Albertson & Manlys at` 1916-17. Note five-stripe Chinese flag." Wilson and Florence Manly are shown with Mr. Albertson and members of the school beneath two large Chinese flags.
"Chi I School of Midwifery, about 1939 or 1940. 'Han Suyin' in back row." Marian Manly poses with several student midwives outside the school. Several of the young women are seen holding infants.
"Tsicheo [Tzechow] Girls' School. 1906. All with bound feet except two daughters of Lin family (gentry) at right end back row." The young girls are shown together outside of a building.
"Makers of Idols. American Dispensary, Chungking, China." A man is shown putting the finishing touches on a figurine. Several finished pieces stand on a countertop for sale. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
"Public pipe - The man holding the waterpipe (for tobacco), would sell 3 puffs to all comers, in public places." A young man is shown wearing a pouch for tobacco and holding a pipe for a young woman customer.
"Shoemaker, Photographed in studio by Mr. Davidson of Friends' Mission. Dates from 1890's." A man is shown at work making a shoe or boot. Stacks of cut shoe soles and lengths of cording can be seen nearby.
