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Racial Collection (page 7)

"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

Background imageRacial Collection: A Southern baptism, Aiken, 1900-06 (b / w photo)

A Southern baptism, Aiken, 1900-06 (b / w photo)
779085 A Southern baptism, Aiken, 1900-06 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection

Background imageRacial Collection: Jack ashore (colour litho)

Jack ashore (colour litho)
5990887 Jack ashore (colour litho) by Valda, Salvator (c.1880-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack ashore. Illustration for Naval Sketches by Salvator Valda and Henry Hunt RN (Simpkin)

Background imageRacial Collection: The Kiss, 1887 (oil on canvas)

The Kiss, 1887 (oil on canvas)
XKL90668 The Kiss, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Ralli, Theodore Jacques (1852-1909); 24.2x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Berko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium

Background imageRacial Collection: Race Brune, Polynesien, Malais (chromolitho)

Race Brune, Polynesien, Malais (chromolitho)
3632490 Race Brune, Polynesien, Malais (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Race Brune, Polynesien, Malais)

Background imageRacial Collection: Race Jaune, Mongol, Esquimau (chromolitho)

Race Jaune, Mongol, Esquimau (chromolitho)
3632486 Race Jaune, Mongol, Esquimau (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Race Jaune, Mongol, Esquimau)

Background imageRacial Collection: Jeune Esquimau (engraving)

Jeune Esquimau (engraving)
3635594 Jeune Esquimau (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune Esquimau. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Juives de Cochin (engraving)

Juives de Cochin (engraving)
3635590 Juives de Cochin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juives de Cochin. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Tourneur kabyle (engraving)

Tourneur kabyle (engraving)
3635582 Tourneur kabyle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tourneur kabyle. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Femme kabyle (engraving)

Femme kabyle (engraving)
3635576 Femme kabyle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme kabyle. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Hutte d Ostiaks (engraving)

Hutte d Ostiaks (engraving)
3635572 Hutte d Ostiaks (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutte d Ostiaks. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Costume des femmes valaques (engraving)

Costume des femmes valaques (engraving)
3635568 Costume des femmes valaques (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume des femmes valaques)

Background imageRacial Collection: Un acquajolo a Naples (engraving)

Un acquajolo a Naples (engraving)
3635566 Un acquajolo a Naples (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un acquajolo a Naples)

Background imageRacial Collection: South America (colour litho)

South America (colour litho)
3657069 South America (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South America. Illustration for Panorama of Nations or Journeys Among the Families of Men by H)

Background imageRacial Collection: Australia (colour litho)

Australia (colour litho)
3657067 Australia (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australia. Illustration for Panorama of Nations or Journeys Among the Families of Men by H G)

Background imageRacial Collection: Types of Australian races (colour litho)

Types of Australian races (colour litho)
3657061 Types of Australian races (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Australian races)

Background imageRacial Collection: Danse des guerriers de l ile Viti (engraving)

Danse des guerriers de l ile Viti (engraving)
3635693 Danse des guerriers de l ile Viti (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danse des guerriers de l ile Viti)

Background imageRacial Collection: Musiciens des bords du Zambese (engraving)

Musiciens des bords du Zambese (engraving)
3635692 Musiciens des bords du Zambese (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musiciens des bords du Zambese)

Background imageRacial Collection: Cafre, d apres un moulage du Museum d nistoire naturelle de Paris (engraving)

Cafre, d apres un moulage du Museum d nistoire naturelle de Paris (engraving)
3635683 Cafre, d apres un moulage du Museum d nistoire naturelle de Paris (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cafre)

Background imageRacial Collection: Le Loup tachete, chef indien chayenne (engraving)

Le Loup tachete, chef indien chayenne (engraving)
3635677 Le Loup tachete, chef indien chayenne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Loup tachete, chef indien chayenne)

Background imageRacial Collection: Indiens Pawnies, homme et femme (engraving)

Indiens Pawnies, homme et femme (engraving)
3635675 Indiens Pawnies, homme et femme (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indiens Pawnies, homme et femme)

Background imageRacial Collection: Conseil tenu par les Indiens Corbeaux (engraving)

Conseil tenu par les Indiens Corbeaux (engraving)
3635674 Conseil tenu par les Indiens Corbeaux (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conseil tenu par les Indiens Corbeaux)

Background imageRacial Collection: Village d Indiens Sioux (engraving)

Village d Indiens Sioux (engraving)
3635673 Village d Indiens Sioux (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village d Indiens Sioux)

Background imageRacial Collection: Chef des Indiens Creeks (engraving)

Chef des Indiens Creeks (engraving)
3635670 Chef des Indiens Creeks (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef des Indiens Creeks)

Background imageRacial Collection: Servante mexicaine (engraving)

Servante mexicaine (engraving)
3635668 Servante mexicaine (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Servante mexicaine. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Patagon, d apres Pritchard (engraving)

Patagon, d apres Pritchard (engraving)
3635658 Patagon, d apres Pritchard (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patagon, d apres Pritchard)

Background imageRacial Collection: Huttes de Pecherais (engraving)

Huttes de Pecherais (engraving)
3635656 Huttes de Pecherais (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huttes de Pecherais. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Coya Cahuana, reine des Incas (engraving)

Coya Cahuana, reine des Incas (engraving)
3635654 Coya Cahuana, reine des Incas (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coya Cahuana, reine des Incas)

Background imageRacial Collection: Huascar, treizieme empereur des Incas (engraving)

Huascar, treizieme empereur des Incas (engraving)
3635653 Huascar, treizieme empereur des Incas (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huascar, treizieme empereur des Incas)

Background imageRacial Collection: Temple kami, au Japon (engraving)

Temple kami, au Japon (engraving)
3635628 Temple kami, au Japon (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple kami, au Japon)

Background imageRacial Collection: Costume de cour (engraving)

Costume de cour (engraving)
3635623 Costume de cour (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume de cour. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Gardes du taikoun (engraving)

Gardes du taikoun (engraving)
3635622 Gardes du taikoun (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardes du taikoun. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Barbier japonais (engraving)

Barbier japonais (engraving)
3635619 Barbier japonais (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbier japonais. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: Ombres chinoises (engraving)

Ombres chinoises (engraving)
3635614 Ombres chinoises (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ombres chinoises. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageRacial Collection: W, West Indian (colour litho)

W, West Indian (colour litho)
6019809 W, West Indian (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W, West Indian. Illustration for The World at Home ABC, An Alphabet of Countries)

Background imageRacial Collection: Q, Queenslander (colour litho)

Q, Queenslander (colour litho)
6019785 Q, Queenslander (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q, Queenslander)

Background imageRacial Collection: J, Japanese (colour litho)

J, Japanese (colour litho)
6019780 J, Japanese (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J, Japanese. Illustration for The World at Home ABC, An Alphabet of Countries)

Background imageRacial Collection: G, Greek (colour litho)

G, Greek (colour litho)
6019778 G, Greek (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: G, Greek. Illustration for The World at Home ABC, An Alphabet of Countries)

Background imageRacial Collection: D, Dutch (colour litho)

D, Dutch (colour litho)
6019771 D, Dutch (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D, Dutch. Illustration for The World at Home ABC, An Alphabet of Countries)

Background imageRacial Collection: Illustration for Bilder-Atlas: Races and skulls (engraving)

Illustration for Bilder-Atlas: Races and skulls (engraving)
5999458 Illustration for Bilder-Atlas: Races and skulls (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Races and skulls)

Background imageRacial Collection: Mr E Ruscheweyh, Leader of the German Infantry Band (b / w photo)

Mr E Ruscheweyh, Leader of the German Infantry Band (b / w photo)
984431 Mr E Ruscheweyh, Leader of the German Infantry Band (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr E Ruscheweyh)

Background imageRacial Collection: Brehim El Korany and Said Rayab, Egyptians (b / w photo)

Brehim El Korany and Said Rayab, Egyptians (b / w photo)
984429 Brehim El Korany and Said Rayab, Egyptians (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brehim El Korany and Said Rayab, Egyptians)




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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.