Une rue de Mac-Carthy; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown

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Une rue de Mac-Carthy; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Une rue de Mac-Carthy; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

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Colonies Colony Gambia West Africa West African British Empire Gambian

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is a captivating photograph depicting a bustling street scene in Mac-Carthy, a town located on Maccarthy Island in the Gambia, West Africa. The image, taken in the early 1910s during the height of the British Empire, offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of this colonial outpost. The photograph is filled with a rich tapestry of activity. People of various races and ethnicities, dressed in an intriguing blend of traditional African clothing and European-inspired apparel, move about the street. Some wear brightly colored fabrics adorned with intricate patterns, while others don more subdued Western-style attire. The juxtaposition of these two distinct fashion styles reflects the complex cultural influences at play in the region during this period. The street itself is lined with low-slung buildings, their exteriors a mix of plastered mud walls and red-tiled roofs. The architecture is a testament to the fusion of African and European design elements that characterized colonial-era buildings in West Africa. In the background, tall trees provide a lush contrast to the more rigid lines of the structures. The photograph, which was published in the French geography magazine "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree" in 1914, offers a unique perspective on life in a British colony during the early 20th century. It invites us to consider the complex interplay of culture, power, and identity that defined this period in African history. Despite its unknown creator, this photograph remains an invaluable document of a bygone era, one that continues to captivate and inspire.

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