Racial Collection (#72)

Racial / W Africa / Ashanti
Captain Sir Cecil Armitage, Chief Commissioner of Northern Territories, Gold Coast (1910- 20) photographed at Accra with a group of Ashanti kings

Racial / France / Peasant
Labouring peasant returning from the fields with a basket of turnips

Racial / Japan / Girl / Wash
The maiden washing her face in a stream whilst a young man watches her from behind a tree. (Japanese story)

Racial / N Africa / Arab 19C
Arab horseman featured in a popular piece for the pianoforte

Racial / Corn Dance C1835
North American Indians celebrate their harvest with the CORN DANCE

Comanche Tepees
Decorated tepees in a Comanche encampment

Racial / War Dance 1810
Dance Preparatory to War, among the Indians of North America

Racial / Brazil Mass C1820
The womenfolk of a well-to-do Brazilian family go to Mass, led by their liveried major-domo

Rajah of Rajputana
A rajah and his family from Rajputana (Rajasthan) NW India

ESKIMOS

Native American / Metacome
Sachem of the Wampanoags of New England. Also know as King Philip who started King Philips war 1675 -76

Racial / Tasmalia / Lanne
TASMANIA William Lanne or King Billy the last male Tasmanian died 1869

Racial / Tasmania / Truganin
Truganini, the last female Tasmanian died 1876

Racial Types / Papua
Papuans, engaged in domestic activities outside the family home, are excited when one of their number discerns a steamer on the horizon

Gipsies / Postcard / 1905
A happy gypsy family on an encampment

Racial / Japan / Shogun 1900
The shogun (commander-in- chief) Minamoto Joritomo, in full traditional battle array

Racial / Japan / Warrior
A warrior of the Ashikaga period, seated beside his bow, fanning himself

Swiss Couple from Aargau
A couple from the Swiss canton of Aargau hold hands

Women of Zurich Canton
Two women and a child in the traditional dress of the canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Traditional Swiss Dress
A man and two women in traditional Swiss costumes from the Unterwald canton

Andaman Islanders &bones
Natives of the Andaman Islands dry the bones of their parents over a fire inside a hut

Indian Chief 1930S
The headman or chief of a small village in India, squatting traditionally at the entrance to the hut where he lives with his wife and four children

Cuban Woman & Girls
A young woman and a group of pretty teenage girls on a balcony in Havana, Cuba, West Indies

Old Manchurian Man
An old Manchurian man with a wrinkled face and goatie beard, photographed in Peking

Brazilian Gaucho
A Brazilian gaucho, a cowboy who works the cattle on the ranch, on horseback, wearing his sombrero, lassoo at the ready

Lapland Boys & Reindeer
Two boys with their reindeer, Lapland

Racial Type / Kohat Pass
A native type of the Kohat Pass district, a mountain pass in the North-West Frontier Province of India, connecting Kohat with Peshawar

German Women Spinning
A pretty scene in a German village, where old world crafts such as spinning with spinning wheels are still practised. Note the hand- embroidered head-dresses

West African Sentry
A West African native sentry stands to attention and salutes outside the entrance to a hut

INDIA / SOCIAL / 1910
Shoeing an ox in Trinchinopoly

Jamaica / the Limbo
Some limbo dancers in Jamaica

Egyptian Mothers
Mothers and children on the banks of the Nile

Native American Mother
A native American mother holds her papoose in its carrying basket

Two Chinese Boys
Two Chinese boys

Lapp Father and Son
Lapp father and son, with a domesticated reindeer

French Mother & Girls
A French market woman and her two children

Dutch Mother & Children
A Dutch mother holds one child and calls another, who clutches her doll, beside Zuyder Zee

New Guinea Folk & Friend
An East-West encounter : Achille Raffray, travelling in New Guinea, extends the hand of friendship to three New Guinea warriors

New Guinea Warriors
Two warriors, on the wrong side of whom one would not wish to be

Racial Types / Gipsies
A gipsy encampment. Gipsy people are gathered around the fire listening to one of them playing music. Date: 1864

African Product Label
A small African boy - whose name is evidently Toto - is featured on this label for a domestic product

Arab on Product Label
A stately Arab stands near some palm trees at sunset, holding a string of beads

Swedish Baby in Cradle
A Swedish baby girl is sucking her thumb in a cradle hanging from the ceiling. She wears a little red cap

Indian Child Early 20Th
A barefoot Indian child wearing only shorts, a necklace and a tiny turban

Russian Child Early 20Th
A Russian child wearing a fur cap, warm boots and a big coat puts his finger in his mouth

Racial Types / Italy
An Italian mother is doing the laundry while her baby boy plays with a lemon and a butterfly in the laundry basket

English Little Girl
An English little girl outside in the snow wearing a bonnet, a coat and a muff holds her doll which looks just like her

German Baby in Basket
A German baby all tied up with ribbons in her basket, wearing a little cap

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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.