Colonies Collection (page 6)

Indian Cotton Cleaners
3788867 Indian Cotton Cleaners; (add.info.: Indian Cotton Cleaners. Colourised photograph from the early 20th century. Indian postcard.); Lebrecht History

Indian shell cutters
3788846 Indian shell cutters; (add.info.: Indian shell cutters. Photograph dating from early 20th century. Also called milling cutters, the large blade on the right is called a hobbing cutter)

Moroccan coal sellers
3788383 Moroccan coal sellers; (add.info.: Moroccan coal sellers, c.1910. The coal is carried on the backs of donkies. French postcard.); Lebrecht History

The Cat Family: Tiger - illustration
3787584 The Cat Family: Tiger - illustration; (add.info.: The Cat Family: Tiger - illustration on Liebig collectible card (Italian series title: I Felini'/ Cats'). Early 20th century

World War 1: British Advance in Mesopotamia
3786874 World War 1: British Advance in Mesopotamia; (add.info.: World War 1: British Advance in Mesopotamia. Turkish prisoners captured during progress of Kut Relief Force. April 1916)

World War I: French African soldiers convalescing
3786762 World War I: French African soldiers convalescing; (add.info.: World War I: French African soldiers convalescing at Royan, France. April 1916. Drawing by J. Simont)

Timber merchants in Tangier
3788393 Timber merchants in Tangier; (add.info.: Timber merchants in Tangier. Title also in Spanish ('Vendedores de lena')

An Indian cobbler
3788844 An Indian cobbler; (add.info.: An Indian cobbler. Colorized photograph from early 20th century. Around him are the tools of his trade, including hammers, screws and leather)

Hindu Priest, Madras, India
3788839 Hindu Priest, Madras, India; (add.info.: Hindu priest, Madras (Chennai), India. Photograph from early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Husband and Wife in marriage dress, Jaipur, India
3788838 Husband and Wife in marriage dress, Jaipur, India; (add.info.: Husband and Wife in marriage dress, Jaipur, India. Photograph from early 20th century)

Afghan tribesman, Khyber Pass
3788829 Afghan tribesman, Khyber Pass; (add.info.: Afghan tribesman, Khyber Pass. Photograph taken early 20th century. The Khyber Pass connects Afghanistan and Pakistan)

Indian sweetmeat seller
3788825 Indian sweetmeat seller; (add.info.: Indian sweetmeat seller. Photograph from early 20th century. The seller holds his wares and scales. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Overseas Ports: Hong Kong
3786200 Overseas Ports: Hong Kong; (add.info.: Overseas Ports: Hong Kong 1909. Chinese quarter. Liebig Meat Extract collectible card. Overseas Ports S971 (F968)); Lebrecht History

Muslim woman, N.W.F.P
3788933 Muslim woman, N.W.F.P.; (add.info.: Muslim woman, North West Frontier Province. Caption reads: Phatani Begging Woman'. Photograph taken early 20th century)

A roadside barber, India
3788926 A roadside barber, India; (add.info.: A roadside barber, India. Colourised photograph from early 20th century. While the barber shaves with a razor, his sissors lie at his feet)

A Rajput in Rajgarh
3788907 A Rajput in Rajgarh; (add.info.: A Rajput in Rajgarh. Colorised photograph from early 20th century. Rajgarh is located in Madhya Pradesh, central India. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

An Indian milk carrier
3789006 An Indian milk carrier; (add.info.: An Indian milk carrier, colorised photograph dating from the early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Portrait of an Indian servant with umbrella
3788922 Portrait of an Indian servant with umbrella; (add.info.: Portrait of an Indian servant with umbrella. Taken early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Two Moroccan Bedouin
3788387 Two Moroccan Bedouin; (add.info.: Two Moroccan Bedouin. Caption reads: Femmes Nomad (female nomads). French postcard.); Lebrecht History

Indian Road Sweeper
3788841 Indian Road Sweeper; (add.info.: Indian road sweeper. Colorized photograph from early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Barber giving manicure in Pondicherry, early 20th century (photo)
3788810 Barber giving manicure in Pondicherry, early 20th century (photo); (add.info.: Barber giving manicure, in Pondicherry. Photograph from early 20th century)

Freiherr von Wangenheim - portrait
3786905 Freiherr von Wangenheim - portrait; (add.info.: Freiherr von Wangenheim - portrait of German ambassador in Constantinople, Turkey. Deid 25 October 1914. (Present day Istanbul)

Sir Afsar-ul-mulk Bahadur
3786860 Sir Afsar-ul-mulk Bahadur; (add.info.: Sir Afsar-ul-mulk Bahadur. Indian Commander-in-Chief of the H.E.H. the Nizam of Hyderabad and Deccan in 1897)

Algerian Scenes: The Market
3786656 Algerian Scenes: The Market; (add.info.: Algerian Scenes: The Market. Illustration of 1910. Liebig Extract of Meat Collectible Cards. S1012 (F1011) Picturesque Algeria); Lebrecht History

Ahmed Orabi
3786583 Ahmed Orabi; (add.info.: Ahmed Orabi - portrait. Egyptian army general, and nationalist. Led a revolt in 1879 against Tewfik Pasha, the Khedive of Egypt and Sudan)

Sniper in the North West Frontier Province
3788935 Sniper in the North West Frontier Province.; (add.info.: Sniper in the N.W.F.P. (North West Frontier Province, now Pakistan). Photograph taken early 20th century

Street Scene, Mumbai, India
3788930 Street Scene, Mumbai, India; (add.info.: Street Scene, Mumbai, India. Colourised photograph from the early 20th century. Street sellers and cow drawn carts are visible)

Indian woman grinding curry stuffs
3788881 Indian woman grinding curry stuffs; (add.info.: Indian woman grinding curry stuffs. Photograph from early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

The Monkey Temple, Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai
3788927 The Monkey Temple, Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai; (add.info.: The Monkey Temple, Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai (Bombay). Early 20th century illustration. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Chow Kidar (Night Watch guard)
3788918 Chow Kidar (Night Watch guard); (add.info.: Chow Kidar (Night Watch guard). Colourised photograph from early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Indian water lift
3788912 Indian water lift; (add.info.: Indian water lift. Illustration from early 20th century. Two oxen are driven by a labourer. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Marwadi Tailors
3788874 Marwadi Tailors; (add.info.: Marwadi Tailors. Colorised photograph from the early 20th century. The Marwadi people are native to areas of Rajasthan in North-West India)

Indian sweetmeat seller
3788871 Indian sweetmeat seller; (add.info.: Indian sweetmeat seller. Photograph from early 20th century. Caption reads: A Native Confectioner making Batasha (sweet meat)'

Two Hindu beggers
3788842 Two Hindu beggers; (add.info.: Two Hindu beggers. Photograph taken early 20th century. Caption reads: Hindoo Beggars')

Malabar point, Bombay, India
3788837 Malabar point, Bombay, India; (add.info.: Malabar point, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Illustration early 20th century. Both natives and Europeans can be seen walking and trading on the beach

Parsi Priest, British India
3788836 Parsi Priest, British India; (add.info.: Parsi Priest, British India. Colorized photo early 20th century. The Parsi (Zoroastrian)

Man undergoing penance at Puri, India
3788831 Man undergoing penance at Puri, India; (add.info.: Man undergoing penance at Puri, India. Photograph from early 20th century. Caption reads Fakir doing penance at Puri')

Wilhelm II arrives in Tangier, 1905
3788407 Wilhelm II arrives in Tangier, 1905; (add.info.: Wilhelm II (1859-1941) arrives in Tangier, 1905. Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor was emperor of Germany 1888-1918

Snake charmer in Pondicherry
3788799 Snake charmer in Pondicherry; (add.info.: Snake charmer in Pondicherry. Photograph from early 20th century. Caption reads: Un charmeur de Serpents')

An Indian baby and cradle
3788795 An Indian baby and cradle; (add.info.: An Indian baby and cradle. Photograph from early 20th century. Caption reads Hindu baby and cradle'. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Algerian Scenes: El Kantara
3786654 Algerian Scenes: El Kantara; (add.info.: Algerian Scenes: El Kantara. Illustration of 1910. Liebig Extract of Meat Collectible Cards. S1012 (F1011) Picturesque Algeria); Lebrecht History

Sita finding the magic deer
3788809 Sita finding the magic deer; (add.info.: Sita finding the magic deer. Illustration from early 20th century. In this story Sita, the wife of the hero Rama, discovers a magic deer)

The Mar Canal, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
3788804 The Mar Canal, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.; (add.info.: The Mar Canal, Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Illustration from early 20th century)

Street sellers in Danapur
3788936 Street sellers in Danapur; (add.info.: Street sellers in Danapur. Caption reads: Cow Dung Cake Seller, Dinapore'. Photograph taken early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Two Mysore Kolatum dancers
3788920 Two Mysore Kolatum dancers; (add.info.: Two formally dressed Mysore Kolatum dancers. Colourised photograph from early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Bathing in the Ganges, Varanasi
3788906 Bathing in the Ganges, Varanasi; (add.info.: Bathing in the Ganges, Varanasi. Photograph from early 20th century. Varanasi is one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism)

Sultan of Morocco outside his Palace, Rabat
3788399 Sultan of Morocco outside his Palace, Rabat; (add.info.: Sultan of Morocco outside his Palace, Rabat. Caption reads Le Sultan du Maroc sort de son Palais)

Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer
3788079 Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer; (add.info.: Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, British statesman and diplomat, controller-general of Egypt, (26 February 1841 - 29 January 1917)

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"Exploring the Legacy: Tracing the Footsteps of Colonies" In 1776, thirteen original colonies laid the foundation for a nation that would shape history. As we delve into the past, a map from 1720 unfolds before our eyes, revealing a world dominated by empires and their far-reaching ambitions. The Empire Marketing Board poster showcasing Gibraltar reminds us of Britain's vast colonial empire. It was an era when King George V proudly presented scenes of this mighty empire, capturing its grandeur and diversity. Amidst these historical snapshots, we catch sight of The Emigrant Ship Hercules off Cambelton in Scotland in 1853. A poignant reminder of those who sought new beginnings across distant shores. A young Winston Churchill emerges from the shadows, embodying both the spirit and challenges faced by colonizers throughout history. His determination echoes against a backdrop of Europe depicted on a map from 1700 - a continent ripe with imperial aspirations. Another British Empire Marketing Board poster beckons our attention towards Takoradi Harbour; it symbolizes commerce and connections forged through colonization. Yet amidst human endeavors lies nature's marvels – an underwater coral reef scene teeming with vibrant marine life at Komodo Island in Indonesia reveals Earth's hidden treasures. King George V once again graces our narrative as he introduces us to an enchanting colony nestled within Antarctica's twilight Ross Sea – Emperor Penguins thrive against all odds in GRB03269. These hints paint an intricate tapestry woven by colonies past and present. They remind us to reflect upon both triumphs and tribulations that have shaped nations worldwide. Let us explore these legacies together as we strive for understanding and progress toward a future built on unity rather than division.