Areca nut palms, Zanzibar, 1900 - 1910
Scope and Contents
148 x 202 mm. A view showing a woodland path and a small plantation of areca palms with their characteristically straight trunks : 'The nut is sliced, and rolled up in the aforesaid betel nut, with a little slaked lime, a small piece of red colouring matter (katu) and sometimes a piece of tobacco. The 'quid' is then ready for chewing.' (Pearce 1920).
Dates
- Creation: 1900 - 1910
Creator
- From the File: A C Gomes and Sons (1869-1917) (photographers) (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Existence and Location of Copies
CN 2610.
Bibliography
General
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Date information
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Finding aid date
2002-11-18 11:26:31+00:00
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