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Ecuador - Scenes In Quayaquil, Ecuador, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Ecuador - Scenes In Quayaquil, Ecuador, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Ecuador - Scenes In Quayaquil, Ecuador, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Ecuador - Scenes In Quayaquil, Ecuador, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Ecuador - Scenes In Quayaquil [sic], Ecuador, 1912. Showing the method of fumigation an entire block for plague
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Disease Glass Negatives Gmgpc Guayaquil Guayas Costa Ecuador Plague
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This evocative photograph, titled "Ecuador - Scenes In Quayaquil, Ecuador, 1912," captures a significant moment in the history of Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador. The image, created by the renowned American photography studio Harris & Ewing, documents the city's response to a plague outbreak in 1912. The photograph shows a bustling street scene in the heart of Quayaquil, with several buildings lining the streets. In the foreground, a group of men are seen carefully applying a substance to the ground, likely as part of the fumigation process used to eradicate the disease. The methodical way in which they work, with each man carrying out his task with focus and determination, underscores the gravity of the situation. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of Guayaquil during this period, as well as the challenges that its residents faced. The city, located on the Pacific coast of Ecuador, was a major trading hub and a melting pot of cultures. The photograph captures the diversity of the population, with men of various ethnicities working together to keep their community safe. The photograph is part of the Harris Ewing Collection, held at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. It is a testament to the studio's commitment to documenting the world around them, and to preserving history for future generations. The image is also a reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of communities in the face of adversity.
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