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New Caledonia, workshop at Ouaco, making tins, after a photography given by the Marist
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New Caledonia, workshop at Ouaco, making tins, after a photography given by the Marist
661416 New Caledonia, workshop at Ouaco, making tins, after a photography given by the Marist Reverend Father Forestier, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques, 1889 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouvelle Caledonie, atelier ou l on confectionne les boites a conserves; Nouvelle-Caledonie; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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Archipelago Beef Bulletin Caledonian Canning Colony Department Kanak Labourers Labouring Making Manufacture Manufacturing Meat Melanesia Melanesian New Caledonia Overseas Pacific Ocean Territory Tinned Tins Weekly Workshop Labourer Natives
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This print takes us back to the late 19th century in New Caledonia, a French territory nestled in the Pacific Ocean. The image showcases a workshop at Ouaco where skilled laborers are diligently engaged in the art of making tins. The photograph was graciously provided by Marist Reverend Father Forestier and later illustrated for the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques in 1889. In this snapshot of history, we witness native workers from Melanesia tirelessly manufacturing cans, highlighting their integral role in the island's burgeoning industry. As part of France's colonial presence, New Caledonia became an overseas department with strong ties to its Catholic faith. The significance of this image extends beyond mere craftsmanship; it symbolizes both colonialism and cultural exchange. The collaboration between French missionaries and local Kanak people is evident as they work side by side to produce canned goods like beef—a testament to their shared efforts towards progress. Through this lens into the past, we gain insight into the daily lives of these hardworking men who dedicated themselves to manual labor on this remote archipelago. Their unwavering commitment reflects not only their resilience but also their contribution to shaping New Caledonia's economy. As we admire this engraving from eArchives Charmet's private collection today, let us appreciate how far our world has come while acknowledging those whose hands laid its foundation.
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