Basuto woman, 1930 - 1950
Scope and Contents
151 x 200 mm. The caption continues: 'She wears her blanket even on the hottest days with a long, very fully gathered print skirt, and numerous petticoats. These blankets are specially made for the Basuto trade in Britain; a few are being made in South Africa now.' The photographer is unknown. An identical photograph is held in an album at the Killie Campbell Africana Library under the reference Album D34/001-197. Basutoland Customs.BRN 310846.
Dates
- Creation: 1930 - 1950
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
WS.
Finding aid date
2004-09-18 12:30:50+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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