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Racial Collection (page 8)

Background imageRacial Collection: Village scene, Normandy, Northern France

Village scene, Normandy, Northern France, with adults, children and cattle. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Musicians seated on barrels, Brittany, Northern France

Musicians seated on barrels, Brittany, Northern France
Two musicians seated on top of barrels, Brittany, Northern France. They are playing the native bagpipe or biniou (right) and a flageolet (left). 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Woman in traditional headdress, Normandy, Northern France

Woman in traditional headdress, Normandy, Northern France
Woman in traditional high headdress made of lace and muslin, Normandy, Northern France. 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Mayor signing documents, Brittany, Northern France

Mayor signing documents, Brittany, Northern France
Mayor signing legal documents, Brittany, Northern France. His traditional costume includes pleated breeches and heavy wooden clogs. 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Woman in a Catholic church, Brittany, Northern France

Woman in a Catholic church, Brittany, Northern France
Woman seated alone in a Catholic church, Brittany, Northern France. 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Two men of the Paiwan tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)

Two men of the Paiwan tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Two men of the Paiwan tribe, in traditional costume, Formosa (now Taiwan). The island was at this time a Japanese province. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Three people of the Tsou tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)

Three people of the Tsou tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Three people and a baby of the Tsou tribe, based in a mountainous area of central southern Formosa (now Taiwan), to the south west of Mount Morrison (Mount Yushan, Mount Yu, Jade Mountain)

Background imageRacial Collection: Men of an indigenous tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)

Men of an indigenous tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Men of an indigenous tribe on the island of Formosa (now Taiwan), which was at this time a Japanese province. Seen here with spears, a gun, and knives at their belts

Background imageRacial Collection: Young man of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)

Young man of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Young man of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). The tattoos on his forehead and chin show that he has reached maturity and is a marriageable member of society

Background imageRacial Collection: Adults and children of an indigenous tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)

Adults and children of an indigenous tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Adults and children of an indigenous tribe, in a small village on Formosa (now Taiwan). The island was at this time a Japanese province. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Man and two children of an indigenous tribe, Formosa

Man and two children of an indigenous tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan), standing beside their hut, raised on posts on a mountain slope. The island was at this time a Japanese province. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Man of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)

Man of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Man of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). They were based around the mountainous region to the north of the island, which was at this time a Japanese province

Background imageRacial Collection: Women and children of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)

Women and children of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Women and children of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). They were based around the mountainous region to the north of the island, which was at this time a Japanese province

Background imageRacial Collection: Three huntsmen of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)

Three huntsmen of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Three huntsmen of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). They were based around the mountainous region to the north of the island, which was at this time a Japanese province

Background imageRacial Collection: Men of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)

Men of the Atayal tribe, Formosa (Taiwan)
Men of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). They were based around the mountainous region to the north of the island, which was at this time a Japanese province. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Men, women and children of the Atayal tribe, Formosa

Men, women and children of the Atayal tribe, Formosa
Men, women and children of the Atayal (Tayal, Tayan) tribe, Formosa (now Taiwan). They were based around the mountainous region to the north of the island, which was at this time a Japanese province

Background imageRacial Collection: Gabriele D Annunzio, Italian author, as President of Fiume

Gabriele D Annunzio, Italian author, as President of Fiume
Gabriele D Annunzio (1863-1938), Italian author and journalist, seen here in uniform in the city of Fiume, a seaport in the Free State of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia)

Background imageRacial Collection: Soldier of D Annunzio, Fiume, Free State of Fiume

Soldier of D Annunzio, Fiume, Free State of Fiume
One of D Annunzios soldiers in the city of Fiume, a seaport in the Free State of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia). Gabriele D Annunzio took charge of the city in September 1919

Background imageRacial Collection: Soldiers of D Annunzio, Fiume, Free State of Fiume

Soldiers of D Annunzio, Fiume, Free State of Fiume
Soldiers of D Annunzio in a street in the city of Fiume, a seaport in the Free State of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia). Gabriele D Annunzio took charge of the city in September 1919

Background imageRacial Collection: Two little girls and posters, Fiume, Free State of Fiume

Two little girls and posters, Fiume, Free State of Fiume
Two little girls in a street in the city of Fiume, a seaport in the Free State of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia). The patriotic Italian posters on the wall behind them refer to Gabriele D Annunzio

Background imageRacial Collection: Peasant men playing a game in a field, Finland

Peasant men playing a game in a field, Finland. Involving a human hobby-horse, it is similar to the Russian game of Little Towns, using small cylindrical pieces of wood. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Couple sweeping a street, Helsingfors, Finland

Couple sweeping a street, Helsingfors, Finland
Couple sweeping a street in Helsingfors (Helsinki), Finland, one of their civic duties. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Market boats at the quay, Viborg, Finland

Market boats at the quay, Viborg, Finland
Peasants with their market boats, selling produce at the quay in Viborg (Viipuri Province), Finland. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Interior of a peasant cottage, Finland

Interior of a peasant cottage, Finland, showing the warmest place in the home, with the stove reaching from floor to ceiling. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Peasants at a wedding feast, Finland

Peasants at a wedding feast, Finland -- one of the customs is for the bridegroom to lift the veil from the face of the bride. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Peasants crossing a stream on horseback, Finland

Peasants crossing a stream on horseback, Finland. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Peasant women burning forest debris, Finland

Peasant women burning forest debris, Finland
Peasant women burning forest debris in order to clear the ground, Finland. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Aino Ackte, Finnish operatic soprano, in national costume

Aino Ackte, Finnish operatic soprano, in national costume
Aino Ackte (1876-1944), Finnish operatic soprano, seen here wearing national costume. She founded an annual festival at Nyslott (Savonlinna) to foster Finnish music, first held in 1912

Background imageRacial Collection: Peasant women sawing wood, Republic of Estonia

Peasant women sawing wood, Republic of Estonia
Peasant women sawing wood in winter, wearing warm sheepskin coats, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Young woman at harvest time, Republic of Estonia

Young woman at harvest time, Republic of Estonia, carrying a rake and sickle. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Fisherman outside his hut, Republic of Estonia

Fisherman outside his hut, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Group of men and women at birthday celebration, Estonia

Group of men and women at birthday celebration, Estonia
Group of peasant men and women at a birthday celebration in the open air, Republic of Estonia. It is the birthday of the woman sitting on the right, with a dog on her lap. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Peasant workers having a tea break, Republic of Estonia

Peasant workers having a tea break, Republic of Estonia
Peasant workers having an afternoon tea break, with black bread and weak tea from a samovar, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Young peasant woman shearing a sheep, Republic of Estonia

Young peasant woman shearing a sheep, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Women students at agricultural school, Republic of Estonia

Women students at agricultural school, Republic of Estonia
Women students at agricultural school, dancing outside during their break, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Air force pilot standing by his plane, Republic of Estonia

Air force pilot standing by his plane, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Young housewife at work, Republic of Estonia

Young housewife at work, Republic of Estonia
Young housewife at work, doing the laundry in a three-legged washtub, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Peasant washerwomen at work, Republic of Estonia

Peasant washerwomen at work, Republic of Estonia
Three peasant washerwomen at work by the river, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Group of men and women in traditional dress, Estonia

Group of men and women in traditional dress, Estonia
Group of men and women in traditional dress, with embroidery and jewellery, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Peasant farmer and grandson, Republic of Estonia

Peasant farmer and grandson, Republic of Estonia, leaning on a farm implement. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Young woman from Oesel Island (Saaremaa), Estonia

Young woman from Oesel Island (Saaremaa), Estonia
Young woman from Oesel Island (Saaremaa, Osel), Republic of Estonia, dressed in her bridal costume, including an elaborate headdress. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Boy and girl outside a thatched cottage, Worcestershire

Boy and girl outside a thatched cottage, Worcestershire, gazing into the distance. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Mother and daughter outside a thatched cottage, England

Mother and daughter outside a thatched cottage, England, on washday. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Grandfather and granddaughter in a doorway, England

Grandfather and granddaughter in a doorway, England
Grandfather and granddaughter in a cottage doorway, England -- the girl is covering his eyes as part of a game. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Men and woman outside a thatched cottage, Herefordshire

Men and woman outside a thatched cottage, Herefordshire
Two men and a woman outside a picturesque thatched, timber-framed cottage in the village of Lucton, Herefordshire. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Beating the bounds of the parish, St Clement Danes, London

Beating the bounds of the parish, St Clement Danes, London
Beating the bounds of the parish, St Clement Danes, City of Westminster, London -- a custom dating back to Roman times, thought to be a survival of the Terminalia, or festival of Terminus

Background imageRacial Collection: English men and women playing the game of stoolball

English men and women playing the game of stoolball, using wooden bats -- the game is regarded as an earlier form of cricket. Date: 1922

Background imageRacial Collection: Man signalling a hit in English archery

Man signalling a hit in English archery, by throwing himself on his back on the ground and waving a white cloth attached to a short stick, and shaking his legs in the air. Date: 1922



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