Racial Collection (page 4)

Dutch Girl (Hardy)
A Dutch girl in traditional costume

Racial / Dodge / Comanche
Colonel Dodge meets with a Comanche war party

Costume / Men / Saxon Chief
A Saxon warrior chief, fully equipped for battle in helmet and body armour, and carrying a long spear

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Ojibway Picture Writing
Picture-writing of the Ojibway people of North America

Racial / Thailand 19C
A King, Queen, Prince, and Buddhist priest

Racial / Asia / Korea 1910
Korean washerwomen by the riverside

Racial / Canada / Courrier
A French Canadian hunter or courrier du bois with a rifle and a hatchet Date: 1891

Racial / Apache Meeting
The Apache people are exhorted to revolt against the United States Government

Native Americans Hunting
Two Comanche warriors chasing wild horses

Racial / Young Black Dog
Young Black Dog: Chief of the Osage tribe

Racial / Cayatanita / Navajo
Cayatanita: Chief of the Navajo tribe

Racial / Scotsman / Porridge
Scotsman carrying a large porridge bowl on a tray above his head

Racial / Iroquois / West
Iroquois (Canadian) warrior, based on a detail from Benjamin Wests painting, The Death of General Wolfe

Racial / Lebanese Women
Drusian women of the Lebanon grinding corn

Woaded Briton in Coracle
A native of ancient Britain in woad markings paddles his coracle fishing boat on the river

Belgian Baby & Dogs
A typically Belgian child in a long blue gown, wearing a white little cap and clogs meets two dogs as big as her pulling a straw cart

Dakota Chief
Chief of the Dakota people

South Africans
(L) Natives of Senegambia : (centre) Zulu in visiting dress, Zulu dancing girl, Zulu warrior in dancing costume : (R) Bechuana woman

Racial / Australia / Sheep
In an Australian sheep shearing shed

Ship canal, isthmus of Corinth, Greece
A man in traditional costume crosses a bridge above the newly built ship canal linking the Adriatic with the Aegean at the isthmus of Corinth, Greece

Six girls learning Arabic at school, Egypt
Six Egyptian girls in a classroom learning Arabic from a male teacher -- a recent trend in extending educational opportunities to girls

Mongo tribesman and wife, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Mongo tribesman and his wife in the forest, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. Date: 1922

Irish March of Intellect: or The happy Result of Emancipation'. Barefoot Irish father introducing his son to an
527972 Irish March of Intellect: or The happy Result of Emancipation'. Barefoot Irish father introducing his son to an English lawyer in the hope of having him apprenticed. Cartoon 1820s

Chief Two Guns White Calf, Blackfeet Indian, Montana, USA
Chief Two Guns White Calf (1872-1934), Blackfeet Indian, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA. Date: circa 1920

Shocking result of binding girls feet, China, East Asia
The shocking result of binding girls feet in China, East Asia, meaning that in adult life the woman cannot walk properly, but only hobble. Date: 1922

Sea Dayak girls, Sarawak, Borneo, SE Asia
A group of Sea Dayak (Dyak, Dayuh) or Iban girls in traditional costume made of brass rings and filigree headdresses, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire)

Nubian women and girl, Sudan, East Central Africa
Three Nubian women and a girl in patterned textiles, Sudan, East Central Africa. Date: 1922

King Archibong III of Calabar, Gambia, West Africa (then part of the British Empire). He was crowned in 1878 with a regalia sent by Queen Victoria. Date: circa 1878

Ashanti domestic architecture, Gold Coast, West Africa
Ashanti (Asante) domestic architecture made of clay, Gold Coast, West Africa, now part of Ghana. Date: 1922

Village witch doctor, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Village witch doctor with his equipment, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. 1922

Queen Nenzima, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Queen Nenzima of the Mangbettus (Mangbetu) tribe, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. Date: 1922

Aboriginal medicine man of the Worgaia, Central Australia. Date: 1922

Lady Arnold, third wife of Sir Edwin Arnold
Lady Arnold, the only Japanese Lady in Debrett. Tama Kurokawa, Lady Arnold (1869-1962) was the third wife of Sir Edwin Arnold, English poet and journalist. They married in 1897. circa 1900

Color-Types of the Races of Men, British Association scale (colour litho)
2800895 Color-Types of the Races of Men, British Association scale (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Color-Types of the Races of Men)

King Sisowath of Cambodia
King Sisowath or Sisawat (1840-1927) of Cambodia, South East Asia (then a French Protectorate), wearing royal regalia. He reigned from 1904 until his death. Date: circa 1910s

Fragments of a fresco from Knossos, with modern restorations; soldiers at the run, c
3704876 Fragments of a fresco from Knossos, with modern restorations; soldiers at the run, c.1450-1400 BC (fresco) by Greek school, (14th-15th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Chief Wolf Robe, Cheyenne Indian, Oklahoma, USA
Chief Wolf Robe (1846-1910) of the southern Cheyenne Indian tribe, western Oklahoma, USA. Date: 1900s

Man carrying fruit on a pole, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Date: 1922

Dancer in traditional costume, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Dancer in traditional costume, including an elaborate hat or tiara made of red hibiscus flowers, and a silver-coloured dress made of raffia, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Man of Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia
Native man of Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia. Date: 1922

Mulatto women workers, Martinique, West Indies
Mulatto women workers on a sugar plantation, Martinique, West Indies (then a French colony). Date: 1922

Man carrying water in buckets, France. He is using an iron hoop on top of the buckets, to balance them and stop them bumping into his legs. Date: 1922

Four young women of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Four young women of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). They were based around the mountainous region to the north of the island, which was at this time a Japanese province

Young woman of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Young woman of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). The tattoos on her face show that she has reached maturity and is a marriageable member of society

Two young women in traditional dress, Republic of Estonia
Two young women in traditional dress, with a great deal of silver jewellery round their necks, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Men in court dress and uniform in a London street
Men in court dress (velvet coat and knee-breeches, silk hose, buckled shoes and cocked hat) and ceremonial uniform in a London street. Date: 1922

Hamitic nomadic woman and two children, Aswan, Egypt
Hamitic nomadic woman and two children, Assuan (Aswan), Egypt. Date: 1922

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"Unveiling the Power of Protest: A Glimpse into Racial Dynamics Through Captivating Moments" In a defining moment at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos took a bold stand against racial injustice. As they stood on the podium during the medal ceremonies, their clenched fists raised high in a Black Power salute, their message reverberated around the world. Australian athlete Peter Norman joined them by wearing an OPHR badge, displaying solidarity with their cause. Reflecting on history's tapestry struggles, we encounter Geronimo - an iconic figure representing Native American resistance against oppression. His indomitable spirit echoes through time as he fought valiantly for his people's rights. Shifting our gaze to Pearly Kings & Queens and Welsh Girls donning traditional costumes in 1908, we witness cultural pride amidst adversity. These vibrant displays serve as reminders that diversity should be celebrated rather than suppressed. Journeying further across continents brings us face-to-face with a Chukchi Warrior clad in armor - emblematic of indigenous resilience against colonization. Their unwavering determination to preserve their heritage resonates deeply within our collective consciousness. Glimpses into marginalized communities continue with snapshots of Gypsies and Caravan life from the 1930s to Kent's present-day gypsies. These images remind us of ongoing challenges faced by these communities while highlighting their rich cultural contributions often overlooked or misunderstood. Tragically, racial tensions persist even within law enforcement systems as evidenced by a haunting photograph capturing police brutality towards young black men during Birmingham's Youth Mass Demonstration in 1963. This painful reminder urges us to confront systemic racism head-on and strive for justice and equality. Expanding our perspective beyond borders takes us back centuries ago to Japan's samurai era where racial dynamics shaped society profoundly. The legacy left behind serves as both a testament to resilience and a call for understanding.