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Nasr-Ed-Din, Shah of Persia (1831 1896), King of Persia from 17 September 1848 to 1 May 1896 when he was assassinated. He was the son of Mohammad Shah Qajar and Malek Jahā n Khā nom
Dyak women from the island of BorneoTwo Dyak women looking after a baby. Date: 1890
Dyak warrior from the island of Borneo. Wearing traditional clothing. Date: 1890
Canadian IndiansBlackfoot Indians crossing a river to find a new homes. Date: 1882
African cheif and his court Date: 1887
Funeral danceFuneral celebration dance, tribe of Latooka, Africa. When several persons have died successively, the funeral dance go on for several months together. Date: 1868
Ovambo girls with traditional clothing in 1868. Date: 1868
Women wearing Lip-ringsTwo women from Manganja tribe wearing lip-rings (pelele). When girls are very young, the upper lip is pierced close to the nose, and a small pin inserted to prevent the orifice from closing
Koranna Chief, with traditional tribal clothing. The Koranna were one of the tribes that already lived in Cape Town before the arrival of the first white settlers. Date: 1868
Pueblo water-carriers from New Mexico, here showing a man carrying two ceramic pots with the help of a strap handle
Two Old ProphetsNative African prophets simulated vision is not a series of guesses, in which he may possibly hit upon the truth. Prophets may be trying to discover the witchcraft that has been disposed upon an
Prophets visionNative African prophet is not told of what the subject they wish to be enlightened, he is supposed to be acquainted with their thoughts
Buffalo danceGallas tribal buffalo dance, when returning home after a victory they celebrate a curious and violent dance, vigorously dancing around the buffalo skin, leaping high in the air
Masai young women adjusting iron wireThree young Masai women sitting on the floor, while one of them gets her ornamental coil rings adjusted on her leg
Eskimo dog-sledgeAn Eskimo family, preparing Huskies for the next journey
Inhabitants of New GuineaThree native New Guinea (warriors) with traditional decorative deep skin cutting and large hair
Native American Sioux, carrying baby with a squawNative American Sioux, carrying her baby on her back with a squaw
Native American Sioux, showing the method of dressing the hair
African sorcerer Date: circa 1887
British soldier on camelBritish soldier using the means of a camel for transportation in Africa. Date: 1894
Charles George Gordon (1833 1885), British military Governor General of the Sudan
Anglo-Zulu WarZulu warriors in full battle dress carrying shields and spears, preparing for war against the British. Date: 1879
Damietta in Egypt, located in the Nile Delta. Was known to be the Venice of Egypt. Date: 1913
Zulu Chief Cetywayo (Cetshwayo), (c. 1826 1884) King of the Zulu Kingdom from 1872 to 1879 and its leader during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
Native American Indians pony danceA tribal pony dance, showing a native American Indian riding a horse in traditional costume, and a group of native Indians chanting in the background. Date: 1891
Yutas, American IndiansYutas Indians, Ute Indians were a group of Indians that lived mostly around the mountainous area of Utah and Colorado near the Colorado River. Wearing traditional clothing long hair and feathers
African Tribal ChiefAfrican chief and his court. Date: Circa 1887
COCK INN PUB SIGNThe inn sign of the Cock Inn, at Rowington, north of Warwick, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1930s
Floryane, snake dancer, with a pretend snake draped round her neck. Date: 1929
Huts of Ovambo peopleThe elaborate huts of the Ovambo people of the west coast of Africa. The hut on stilts is a store for foodstuffs. Date: 1870
Boers TrekkingA group of Boers on trek, photographed beside their wagon. Date: 1907
Girl and Two DogsSoyez bons pour les animaux (Be kind to animals) Date: 1912
Greyhound and PekingeseA greyhound and a peke wonder, Are we really both members of the same species ? Date: 1915
Music at Zikr FestivalMusic-making at the Islamic festival of Zikr. Date: 1904
Durban Street SceneWest Street, looking east : a variety of horse-drawn transport and a double-decker omnibus pass between the splendidly ornate buildings. Date: circa 1900
Buffalo Fighting CatlinAmerican buffalo fighting each other. Date: circa 1830
Flowers on Balcony 1908An elegant lady tends flowers on a balcony. Date: 1908
King, Soldier, MinstrelKing: mantle with embroidered border, tunic & leg bandages. Soldier: tunic, chainmail shirt & cape, trousers, boots. Minstrel: tunic & girdle, trousers & leg bandages. Date: 8th century
King, Soldier, LabourersKing or Chieftain: mantle, tunic, leg bandages, short boots. Labourers: phrygian caps, short tunics & girdles, braies, short hose & shoes tied on with a leather lace. Date: 8th century
Priests, Soldier C8ThClergy: Ecclesiastical vestments; Soldier: chainmail, a tunic, hose or trousers & leg bandages. Woman: a kirtle with embroidered cuffs & a fur-lined super tunic. Date: 8th century
C13th German CostumeWomen: tabard style super- tunic (surcote) worn over a gown, loose flowing hair, ornamental fillet (circlet), veil, barbette & fillet. Man: tunic, mantle & cape. Date: 13th century
C11th Dress / Pope & KingA Pope & a King wearing embroidered super-tunics & mantles. The king wears a crown, the pope a tall conical hat. The servants tunic & cloak are dagged. Date: 11th century
Children Eat Fruit 1918A girl and two boys help themselves to some fruit from a bowl on the table. Date: 1918
S Africa Rhino HuntTwo hunters on horseback in South Africa take a shot at a fleeing rhino. Date: circa 1860
Noble & Middle Class C14Clothing of the upper & middle class: voluminous outer garments resembling cloaks or mantles, fur hats with narrow up-turned brims. N.B shoes with bars, pouch & dagger. Date: 14th century
Male Costume 1375Hood with liripipe, cape-like garment buttoned on the shoulder, pattens, hood, ermine shoulder cape, fur- lined gown, hat with peaked brim, piked shoes. Date: circa 1375
Merchants & Noble 1350SMerchants: hood, long cote- hardie, gipon, piked shoes, cape, front buttoning super- tunic, girdle with pouch, dagger & rosary. Nobleman: gipon, knightly-girdle, mantle Date: 1350s
Prince, Noble, Page C14Prince: gipon (doublet), soled & piked hose, knightly-girdle, dagged mantle. Noble: shoulder cape, hood & cloak. Page: wide short sleeveless tunic with side vents, funnel sleeves. Date: 14th century