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Press house, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617941 Press house, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Plate 13 from The Planting & Manufacture of Indigo in India 29 Photographic views, Allahabad 1877
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Allahabad Attar Pradesh Behar Bihar British Empire British Imperialism Colony Concentrated Crop Cultivation Indigo Manufacture Oscar Mallitte Plantation Planting Pressing
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This photograph, titled "Press house, 1877" takes us back in time to the heart of colonial India. Captured by Oscar Jean Baptiste Mallitte, a renowned photographer of his era, this albumen silver print offers a glimpse into the world of indigo production during the British Empire. The image showcases an interior view of a press house within a bustling plantation colony. The room is filled with machinery and workers engaged in the laborious process of pressing indigo dye from cultivated plants. This scene represents not only an industry but also symbolizes the concentrated power and influence that British imperialism held over India at that time. Mallitte's lens skillfully captures both the grandeur and intricacy of this industrial setting. Every detail, from the colonial architecture to the hardworking laborers, tells a story about agriculture, commerce, and colonialism in 19th-century India. As we contemplate this photograph today, it serves as a reminder of how history unfolds through images. It invites us to reflect on the complex relationship between Britain and its colonies while acknowledging the significant role played by Indian farmers in cultivating indigo for global trade. Displayed at J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA, this remarkable piece stands as a testament to Mallitte's artistry and his contribution to documenting India's rich cultural heritage during an era defined by imperial expansion.
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