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Loading produced Tea in to Double Bullock Carts for shipping, Ceylon c.1911 In the transport of the produce from Tea estates a large number of Bullock carts were employed during 1860s to early 1900s, which was a characteristic feature of the Ceylon roads. Vintage hand-Colored Picture Postcard.
Tamil Hindu jewellery makers. The person wanting something made brought either silver or gold of the required quantity to the jewellery maker. he would make it and only charge for workmanship any left over scraping will also belong to him. He seems to be sitting in a temple courtyard.