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Pet Lion at Company in Aden, Yemen
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Pet Lion at Company in Aden, Yemen
Pet Lion at Messrs Cowasjee Dinshaw & Bros. Company at Aden, Yemen. " Mr Lion with some members of the staff of the firm". Cowajee Shavaksha Dinshaw Adenwalla (1827 - 1900) was a Parsee trader who emigrated from Surat Bombay in 1855. Date: circa 1910s
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Aden Bros Chained Employees Employment Firm Lion Members Messrs Parsee Parsi Staff Trader Traders Unusual Yemen Yemeni Zoroastrian Zoroastrians Farsi
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Pet Lion at Messrs Cowasjee Dinshaw & Bros. Company, Aden, Yemen: An Unusual Bond between a Lion and the Staff This evocative photograph captures a unique moment at Messrs Cowasjee Dinshaw & Bros. Company in Aden, Yemen, circa 1910s. The image features a majestic pet lion named 'Mr. Lion' interacting with some of the company's employees. Cowasjee Shavaksha Dinshaw Adenwalla, a Parsee trader who emigrated from Surat, Bombay, in 1855, founded the firm. The Parsee community, also known as Zoroastrians or Farsee, originated in ancient Iran and arrived in India around the 10th century. They are known for their business acumen and have made significant contributions to the global trade industry. In Aden, Yemen, Cowasjee Dinshaw & Bros. Company became a prominent commercial entity. The presence of a pet lion among the staff was not an uncommon sight in the region during this time. Lions were often kept as status symbols by wealthy merchants and traders. In this photograph, the lion appears calm and content, sitting among the employees, seemingly at ease with their presence. The employees, dressed in traditional Yemeni attire, seem to be in a friendly and relaxed mood as they interact with the lion. The lion is chained, suggesting that it was well-cared-for and not a danger to the staff. The image offers a glimpse into the unique working environment of Messrs Cowasjee Dinshaw & Bros. Company during the early 20th century. This photograph is a testament to the rich history and cultural diversity of the trading community in Aden, Yemen, during the 1910s. It also highlights the unusual bond between a pet lion and the employees of the firm, adding an intriguing layer to the history of this prominent company.
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