1. Tanganyika Territory [i.e. Tanzania]. Drying sisal fibre on a plantation, in the Tanga District, 1924
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC GEA/29
Scope and Contents
The caption on the reverse continues 'Sisal fibre is produced from the plant Agave sisalana and is used mainly for the manufacture of rope and binder twine. In 1923 it was the premier export crop of Tanganyika and this export was valued at £367,228'.
Dates
- Creation: 1924
Creator
- From the Sub-Series: Raphael Tuck and Sons Limited (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
General
SG.
Finding aid date
2004-12-07 10:15:15+00:00
Includes index.
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