"Mountain back-carrier with large timber." A man is shown carrying a large log on his back as he pauses to rest. Part of a wood brace can be seen against his back with a piece extending up to the support the timber.
"Load of grass. American Dispensary, Chungking, China." A young man is shown carrying a large bale of grass on his back. There are several lines of handwriting on the back of the postcard.
"Kuruma coi Kurumaia.” “Women riding in rickshaws along with the runners are shown on a country lane. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II. Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale – Milano – Via Monte Rosa. 81." There is no handwriting on the back.
"Carriers, early 1900's (note queues)." Several porters stop to pose for a photo. Several carry large packs on their backs. One man with a long hair braid visible carries two baskets suspended from a pole supported on his shoulders. The men in the foreground wear sandals.
"Back carriers for mountain roads." One man is shown with his back pack full of supplies. The basket pack is attached to a pole at the bottom which supports the weight when the carrier stops to rest.
"Crowd around plane when landed." Many people are shown gathered to view an airplane on the ground. A propeller blade is prominently depicted above the heads of the crowd. Sailing vessels on a river can be seen in the background.
"Les Ursulines de l'Institut de Thildonck dans la Mission du Bengale. Indes." An elderly man in a turban walks down the road carrying a pole with a basket hanging on each end. There is a handwritten note on the back.
