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Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands (b / w photo)
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Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands (b / w photo)
1598375 Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 January 1899.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22552498
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Boat Houses Compound Dwellings Islands Keeling Christmas Island Cocos Native Hut Natives
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This photograph takes us back to the 19th century, capturing scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands. The image, taken by an English photographer whose name is lost to time, offers a glimpse into the exotic beauty of these remote islands. In this print, we see a picturesque landscape dotted with cocoa nut trees swaying gently in the breeze. A tramway track cuts through the island's terrain, hinting at its connection to modernity even amidst its untouched charm. Dwellings can be spotted in the distance - native huts that blend harmoniously with their surroundings. The composition draws our attention towards a compound of boat houses nestled along the beach. These structures stand as testament to both practicality and architectural ingenuity of those who call these islands home. As we explore further into this photo print, we catch sight of natives going about their daily lives. Their presence adds depth and authenticity to this visual narrative. It is as if time has stood still on these islands, preserving traditions and ways of life that are unique to this corner of the world. This remarkable photograph was originally published in The Illustrated London News on January 14th, 1899. Preserved within a private collection today, it serves as a window into history for all who gaze upon it.
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