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Group of women washing their clothes on Zanzibar Island
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Group of women washing their clothes on Zanzibar Island
Group of women washing their clothes on Zanzibar Island Tanzania Zanzibar. Date of Photograph:1900 ca
De Lord A.R.P.
FVQ-F-030613-0000
Media ID 33286785
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Landscape Lakes Landscape Tropics Laundress Palm Ethnography And Folklore
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This print transports us back in time to Zanzibar Island, Tanzania, around the year 1900. The image captures a group of women engaged in their daily chore of washing clothes amidst the lush tropical landscape. The scene is set against a backdrop of towering palm trees and vibrant vegetation, showcasing the rich botany that thrives on this enchanting island. The women, dressed in traditional attire, are seen diligently scrubbing garments by hand in large basins filled with water from nearby lakes. Their faces reveal a sense of determination as they carry out their vocation as laundresses, ensuring cleanliness for their families and community. Each woman's portrait tells a story of resilience and strength as they navigate through their daily tasks under the scorching sun. Beyond being an ordinary laundry day snapshot, this photograph holds immense anthropological significance. It offers us a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable women who played vital roles within Zanzibar's cultural fabric. Through ethnography and folklore lenses, we can appreciate how these women contributed to shaping the social dynamics on the island during that era. Their work not only sustained households but also fostered connections among neighbors who would gather at communal washing areas like this one. De Lord A. R. P. , the photographer behind this mesmerizing piece, skillfully captured both the beauty of Zanzibar's landscape and its inhabitants' industrious spirit. This print serves as a timeless reminder of human perseverance amidst nature's bounty—a testament to our shared history and collective heritage.
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