Oscar Mallitte Collection

Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617935 Loading a vat with plant, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617934 Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617930 Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Planters bungalow, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617929 Planters bungalow, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Cutting indigo into cakes, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617945 Cutting indigo into cakes, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617944 Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Pumping the fecula into boilers, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617942 Pumping the fecula into boilers, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

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

Indigo boilers and fecula table, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617940 Indigo boilers and fecula table, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Apparatus for beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617939 Apparatus for beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Beating a vat by hand, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617937 Beating a vat by hand, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617933 Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Group of indigo beaters, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617948 Group of indigo beaters, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Bailing water in time of drought, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617946 Bailing water in time of drought, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Pressing the fecula, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617943 Pressing the fecula, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617938 Beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

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

Persian wheel, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617947 Persian wheel, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617932 Sowing with drills, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Tumnie (turning up lands), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617931 Tumnie (turning up lands), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Indigo factory beating Vats Oscar Mallitte British
Indigo factory (beating the Vats); Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Loading vat plant Oscar Mallitte British 1829
Loading a vat with plant; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Luggie measuring lands cultivation Oscar Mallitte
Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation); Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Sowing drills Oscar Mallitte British 1829 1905
Sowing with drills; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Group Indigo beaters Oscar Mallitte British 1829
Group of Indigo beaters; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Persian Wheel Oscar Mallitte British 1829 1905
Persian Wheel; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Tumnie turning up lands Oscar Mallitte British
Tumnie (turning up lands); Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Cutting Indigo plant field Loading Carts Oscar Mallitte
Cutting Indigo plant in the field and Loading Carts; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Indigo factory Loading Vats Oscar Mallitte British
Indigo factory (Loading the Vats); Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Planter Bungalow Oscar Mallitte British 1829
Planters Bungalow; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Bailing water time drought Oscar Mallitte British
Bailing water in time of drought; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Drying house Indigo cakes Shelves Oscar Mallitte
Drying house (Indigo cakes on Shelves); Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Pressing fecula Oscar Mallitte British 1829 1905
Pressing the fecula; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Press house Oscar Mallitte British 1829 1905
Press house; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Pumping fecula boilers Oscar Mallitte British
Pumping the fecula into boilers; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Indigo boilers fecula table Oscar Mallitte British
Indigo boilers and fecula table; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Beating Machinery Oscar Mallitte British 1829
Beating by Machinery; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Beating vat hand Oscar Mallitte British 1829
Beating a vat by hand; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

Cutting Indigo Cakes Oscar Mallitte British 1829
Cutting Indigo into Cakes; Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

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"Exploring the Indigo Legacy: Oscar Mallitte's Captivating Photographs from 1877" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of indigo production through the lens of Oscar Mallitte. In his remarkable albumen silver prints, Mallitte captures the intricate processes involved in creating this coveted dye during the year 1877. The journey begins with "Loading a vat with plant, " where workers meticulously load vats with vibrant indigo plants, setting the stage for a labor-intensive endeavor. Moving on to "Indigo factory (loading the vats), " we witness an industrious scene as workers transport these loaded vats within a bustling factory. Next, we encounter "Luggie (measuring lands for cultivation), " showcasing meticulous land measurement techniques employed to ensure optimal conditions for cultivating indigo. The grandeur of plantation life is revealed in "Planters bungalow, " offering a glimpse into their opulent dwellings amidst vast fields of indigo. Mallitte then takes us inside the heart of production with "Cutting indigo into cakes. " Here, skilled hands expertly slice and shape dried indigo leaves into compact cakes ready for further processing. These cakes find their place on shelves within the "Drying house, " awaiting their transformation into precious dye. "Pumping fecula into boilers" reveals yet another crucial step – transferring extracted fecula, or starch-like substance, into large boilers that will facilitate its conversion to dye. A visit to the "Press house" showcases machines working tirelessly to extract every last drop of valuable color from these boiling concoctions. Intricate machinery comes alive in "Indigo boilers and fecula table, " highlighting technological advancements aiding this age-old craft. Yet tradition still holds strong as depicted in "Apparatus for beating by machinery" alongside its counterpart – craftsmen diligently engaged in manual labor while beating a vat by hand. Finally, we return to nature itself with "Cutting indigo plant in the field and loading carts.