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Elderly lady fruit seller - Nassau, Bahamas
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Elderly lady fruit seller - Nassau, Bahamas
Elderly lady fruit seller - Nassau, Bahamas Caption: " Anything Today Missus?" Date: 1945
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1945 Bahamas Balance Balanced Carries Carry Elderly Fruits Nassau Seller Selling Variety Wicker Wide Woven Bahamian
Anything Today, Missus?
EDITORS COMMENTS
: A Glimpse into the Past of an Elderly Fruit Seller in Nassau, Bahamas (1945) This evocative photograph captures the image of an elderly Bahamian fruit seller, balancing a woven wicker basket filled with an array of ripe and succulent fruits on her head, as she calls out to potential customers in the bustling streets of Nassau, Bahamas. Dressed in a simple yet elegant sun dress, her weathered face bears the lines of time and experience, while her warm and inviting smile radiates the resilience and strength of a woman who has spent a lifetime dedicated to providing for her family. The intricate patterns of the woven basket, a traditional Bahamian craft, add to the rich cultural heritage of this scene, which transports us back in time to the 1940s. The variety of fruits on display, from the vibrant yellow mangoes to the deep red bananas, speaks to the abundance and diversity of produce found in the Bahamian islands. The delicate balance of the basket on her head, a testament to her skill and dexterity, is a reminder of the daily challenges and triumphs faced by this determined and resourceful woman. This photograph is not only a beautiful work of art, but also a valuable historical document that captures a moment in time and offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who have shaped the vibrant and rich history of the Bahamian community.
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