King of Buganda and self in motor car, 1908 - 1912
Scope and Contents
87 x 87 mm. Showing Bell and the young Kabaka of Buganda Daudi Chwa seated in the back seat of the motor car, with an unidentified European in the front seat. Hesketh Bell records the arrival of the motor car in Uganda: '20th April [1908] ... some months ago I ordered from Home a motor car for my use and a motor lorry, and they have arrived. Both are of 'Albion' make. These are the first motor cars ever seen in Uganda and they are making a great sensation among the natives. They are run partly on kerosene and partly on petrol and are, so far, giving good results. The lorry will be used for the transport of cotton and, if it prove a success, will certainly be followed by others.' (Bell 1946, p. 179).
The African figure standing beside the motor car is Sir Apolo Kagwa, the Katikiro of Buganda.
Dates
- Creation: 1908 - 1912
Creator
- From the Fonds: Bell, Sir (Henry Hesketh Joudou, 1864-1952, Knight, colonial governor) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Existence and Location of Copies
CN 538.
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2003-05-28 15:26:26+00:00
Geographic
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