China in 1973, with a tunic suit, an army green coat, and a 28-inch bicycle, was full of the atmosphere of that era.
Friend, do you remember 1973?That was China half a century ago.
If you lived through that era, what memories do you still have?If you were a young person, what would you think of the 70s from your grandparents?
At that time, the productive forces were not developed enough!Bicycles, watches, sewing machines and radios are just a few of the newlyweds' that only a few families can afford.
What was the daily life of the Chinese like in 1973?What kind of clothes did people wear at that time?What kind of spirit did the pedestrians on the street have in that era?
Below, let's take a look at the British photographer John Bulmer, 12 color Chinese photos on the street in 1973, which are very rare!
Young people in 1973 wore more orthodox and conservative clothes, unlike today's young girls, who were dressed in bright colors and shorter. Young women in that era already loved traveling.
In 1973, it was not popular to wear down jackets, and both young and old wore thick cotton wool, and this child wore at least 7 pieces of clothing, and he still felt cold. Now half a century has passed, the old man is gone, and the children have entered their old age.
A migrant worker carrying a shovel on the street, the clothes on his body, the hat on his head, and the expression on his face are full of the flavor of that era.
A young mom on the street, holding her doll, looked with great curiosity at the British photographer who was taking pictures. In 1973, the vast majority of Chinese, who had never seen foreigners, were very curious.
At that time, people always wore only three colors: black, gray, and green!The streets have a clean, tidy and friendly atmosphere.
Flying Pigeon, Permanent, Phoenix, are the three most famous bicycle brands in the 70s!At that time, buying a bicycle required not only money, but also a ticket. At that time, people kept to themselves, and no one dared to steal bicycles.
Children in the 70s like to wear this kind of melon skin hat, which is very warm. It's just that time is fleeting, and these energetic teenagers are now retired and at home with their grandchildren.
On the streets of the city in 1973, there were no cars in sight, and although the roads were not wide, they were not crowded with pedestrians. As for traffic jams, it was like a fantasy at the time.
The cleaners in 1973 had very poor sanitary equipment at that time, but there was very little garbage in those days, and plastic bags could not be seen at all, so the city was naturally clean and tidy.
The divorce rate in the 70s was very, very low, and the young couple relied on three-wheeled bicycles to transport goods, living a life of contentment and happiness although they didn't have much money.
The hutong in 1973, when the hutong had not been demolished on a large scale, maintained a relatively primitive atmosphere. At that time, there were not so many private cars parked in the alley, and the road appeared wide and natural.
The above are the 12 precious photos of British photographer John Bourmer on the streets of Chinese cities half a century ago. At that time, China only had black and white**, and there were no color photos, which was very precious!