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Arab children in an embroidery school, Algiers, Algeria
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Arab children in an embroidery school, Algiers, Algeria
Arab children in a missionary embroidery school, Algiers, Algeria. Date: circa 1920
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Alger Algeria Algerian Algiers Arab Arabs Mission Natives Nuns
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at a missionary embroidery school in Algiers, Algeria during the 1920s. The image shows a group of Arab children, both boys and girls, intently focused on their work as they sit at long tables inside a spacious, well-lit room. The children, dressed in traditional Algerian clothing, are surrounded by nuns, their teachers, who watch over them with a watchful eye. The atmosphere is one of dedication and discipline, as the children learn the intricate art of embroidery, a skill highly valued in Algerian culture. The building, with its tall arched windows and red-tiled roof, stands as a symbol of the intersection of different worlds. The modern, European-style architecture is juxtaposed with the traditional clothing and cultural practices of the Arab children. This image offers a glimpse into the complex history of Algiers during the colonial era, a time when missionary schools played an important role in providing education to the native population. The photograph also highlights the role of religion in education during this period, with the nuns representing the influence of European missionaries in Algeria. The image invites us to reflect on the experiences of these children, who were part of a larger community striving to preserve their cultural heritage while adapting to the changing world around them.
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