A Native Bazaar in the Highlands
- Reference:GB 237 Coll-1434/2196
- Dates of Creation:1870s-1930s
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:82mm by 82mm 1 slide82mm by 82mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of African men and women shopping at a bazaar with Indian traders in the Highlands of East Africa in the early 20th century. The text beneath the image notes, 'Notice the typical corrugated iron buildings of the Indian traders. The woman in the centre is wrapping round herself a Swahili robe of Manchester cotton. There are about 100 different patterns each of which has a special native name.'
Archivist's Note
Catalogued by Kristy Davis as part of Towards Dolly Project, 2012-2013
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