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Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617936 Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Plate 8 from The Planting & Manufacture of Indigo in India 29 Photographic views, Allahabad 1877
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Media ID 25151924
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Allahabad Attar Pradesh Bamboo Behar Bihar British Empire British Imperialism Colony Crop Cultivation Immersion Indigo Liquid Manufacture Oscar Mallitte Plantation Planter Planting Poles
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This photograph, titled "Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877" takes us back in time to witness a crucial moment in India's indigo industry. The image, captured by Oscar Jean Baptiste Mallitte, showcases the laborious process of loading the vats at an indigo factory. In this snapshot of history, we see a bustling colony of workers diligently engaged in their tasks. Each worker is immersed in their role, contributing to the intricate production of indigo dye. British imperialism looms over this scene as it was during this era that India became a major supplier for indigo cultivation under colonial rule. The composition highlights the significance of bamboo poles used to transport liquid between various stages of production. These poles act as conduits for commerce and symbolize both industrial progress and colonial domination. Mallitte's lens captures not only the physical labor but also conveys a sense of unity among these native workers who played an essential role in sustaining British imperial interests through agriculture and manufacturing. This rare albumen silver print offers viewers a glimpse into an important chapter in Indian history - one marked by agricultural cultivation, industrialization, and colonization. It serves as a testament to human resilience amidst challenging circumstances while shedding light on the complex dynamics between colonizer and colonized during this period.
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