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Natives washing clothes in the Sipi river
Natives washing clothes in the Sipi river
Object Number 2004.24.14565
Display Title Natives washing clothes in the Sipi river
Descriptions
Object Description Natives washing clothes in the Sipi river. Africa: Uganda, Kaburomi, Mt. Elgon.1 3/4 x 1 3/4. Photograph by Mrs.A. Loveridge, 1933. 34-91-50.
Subject
  • Clothing
  • River
  • Water
  • Wash
  • Shore
  • Native
Department Photographic
Date 1933
Artist Dr. Arthur K. Loveridge
Culture
  • Gisu
  • Interlacustrine Bantu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Mount Elgon; Sipi River
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

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