Basutoland Collection

Southern Africa - San Bushmen rock painting
Bushmen (San) paintings from South Afrca, depicting animals (mostly eland antelope) from Masitisi, Basutoland and a small doll representing a bushman. Date: circa 1910s

Princess Elizabeth 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), looking elegant under a parasol, chatting to a Guide Leader at Maseru, Basutoland

An Orderlys Journey from Fort Gordon, Basutoland, to Kingwilliamstown, Cape Colony (colour litho)
1044239 An Orderlys Journey from Fort Gordon, Basutoland, to Kingwilliamstown, Cape Colony (colour litho) by English School

The Tentacles at Work, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Tentacles at Work, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Notes from South Africa, Commandant Nettelton and Officers of a Native Levy, Maseru, Basutoland (engraving)
1054572 Notes from South Africa, Commandant Nettelton and Officers of a Native Levy, Maseru, Basutoland (engraving) by English School

Map of South Africa (colour litho)
2819099 Map of South Africa (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of South Africa. Evenements du Transvaal. Carte de l Afrique Australe)

Basutoland (b / w photo)
1604852 Basutoland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basutoland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 June 1894)

Sir Godfrey Yeatman Lagden (colour litho)
612242 Sir Godfrey Yeatman Lagden (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Godfrey Yeatman Lagden, Basutoland, 22 August 1901)

Basuto clay models from Basutoland (Lesotho)
Basuto clay models from Basutoland, formerly a British Crown colony in southern Africa (now Lesotho)

The War in Basutoland, South Africa (engraving)
1107008 The War in Basutoland, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Basutoland, South Africa)

South Africa, Maseru, Basutoland (engraving)
1054513 South Africa, Maseru, Basutoland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Africa, Maseru, Basutoland)

The Basuto War (engraving)
1590240 The Basuto War (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Basuto War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 February 1881)

The War in Basutoland (engraving)
1060400 The War in Basutoland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Basutoland)

The War in Basutoland, the Tambookie Rising (engraving)
1060382 The War in Basutoland, the Tambookie Rising (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Basutoland, the Tambookie Rising)

Basutos, from Basutoland, South Africa (engraving)
961866 Basutos, from Basutoland, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basutos, from Basutoland, South Africa)

Scenes in Natal (b / w photo)
1599115 Scenes in Natal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Natal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 January 1900)

The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles
3697392 The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles, Our Allies in the Colonies (colour litho) by English School

Hero Worship by Friendly Natives, the March of the Highland Light Infantry through Basutoland (litho)
1043847 Hero Worship by Friendly Natives, the March of the Highland Light Infantry through Basutoland (litho) by Maud, William T

Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Creator: John Bartholomew
Map of the Seat of War in South Africa, 1901. Map showing Bechuanaland, Transvaal Colony, Orange River Colony, Natal, Basutoland and Cape Colony, the theatre of war during the Boer Wars (1880-1902)

Quthing, Lesotho - Doll and Artwork of the San Bushmen
Southern Africa - Artwork of the San Bushmen - Quthing District in Lesotho (Basutoland). Hunters chase and throw spears toward an Eland and an Elephant

Quthing, Lesotho - Artwork of the San Bushmen
Southern Africa - Artwork of the San Bushmen - Quthing District in Lesotho (Basutoland). Four hunters chasing an Eland. Date: circa 1909

San Bushmen rock painting, Lesotho, Southern Africa
A stunning rock painting at Thaba Bosiu (now in Lesotho) drawn by San Bushmen, depicting archers on a hunt (and an inset view if the location scenery). Date: circa 1910s

The Residency, Maseru, Basutoland, Abode of the Chief Magistrate, Commandant Griffiths, c1880. Colonel Charles Duncan Griffith CMG (5 September 1830 - 17 October 1906)

Major W. M. Laurence, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

General view of Maseru, Basutoland, South Africa
General view of Maseru, capital of Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa. Date: circa 1906

Maseru Hospital, Basutoland, South Africa
Maseru Hospital, Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa. This two-storey sandstone building was constructed circa 1904 with approximately thirty beds. Date: circa 1904

Basuto Gun War, 1880 - cattle recovered
Recovery of cattle from the Basutos by the British forces, during the Basuto Gun War, 1880. Date: 1880

Basuto Gun War, 1880 - Masupha, Basuto chief
Masupha, Basuto chief, who rebelled again British rule in Basutoland in South Africa. Described in the Illustrated London News in 1880 as " an illiterate native heathen, but of great repute

Morosis mountain stronghold in Basutoland, South Africa
British soldiers inspect from afar the stronghold of Morosi, a chief of the Bapedi, in the rugged highland country of the Basutos in South Africa

Envelope with stamps from Basutoland, South Africa
Envelope with stamps from Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa, postmarked Maseru. Date: 1936

Vryburg Hotel, Vryburg, Basutoland, South Africa
Vryburg Hotel, Market Street, Vryburg (former Stellaland capital), Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa. Date: circa 1910s

South Africa - Elderly Missionary - Basutoland
South Africa - An elderly missionary instructs an elderly Mosuto man - Basutoland (now the Kingdom of Lesotho) circa 1910s

Fort Bell, Thlotse Heights, Basutoland, Attacked by the Basutos on November 8Th, 1880

Lesotho - South Africa - Policeman
Basutoland (now Lesotho) Policeman with blanket - seemingly refering to his wonderful fabric wrapped cloak of a superb printed material. Date: 1909

Basuto Gun War, 1880 - Thaba Bosigo
Thaba Bosigo, the stronghold of the Basuto chief Masupha, in South Africa. Date: 1880

Basuto Gun War, 1880 - Basuto warrior
A Basuto warrior in 1880. Date: 1880

Basuto Gun War, 1880 - Wife of Masupha
One of the wives of Masupha, the Basuto chief, who rebelled again British rule in Basutoland in South Africa. Date: 1880

Basuto Gun War, 1880 - village attacked
Basutos repulsed when attacking a village during the Basuto Gun War, 1880. Date: 1880

Southern Africa - Lesotho (formerly Basutoland)
Lesotho (formerly Basutoland), Southern Africa - a traditional village

Zambia - Spitting on Hands Greeting
Zambia - Spitting on Hands as a form of traditional Greeting

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Basutoland, a captivating region in Southern Africa, is steeped in rich history and cultural heritage. The land echoes with the whispers of ancient San Bushmen rock paintings, telling tales of their connection to this enchanting landscape. In 1947, Princess Elizabeth graced Basutoland with her presence, leaving an indelible mark on its people. Her visit brought joy and hope to all who witnessed her radiance. An Orderly's Journey from Fort Gordon in Basutoland to Kingwilliamstown in Cape Colony was immortalized through a vibrant color lithograph. This artwork captures the essence of the journey that unfolded amidst breathtaking landscapes and diverse cultures. "The Tentacles at Work" is an intriguing piece created by an unknown artist in 1901. Its enigmatic nature invites us to explore the intricate web woven by time within Basutoland's historical tapestry. A general view of Maseru reveals the heart and soul of Basutoland. Its bustling streets tell stories of resilience and progress as they intertwine with modernity while still honoring tradition. Maseru Hospital stands tall as a beacon of hope for those seeking healing within Basutoland's borders. It symbolizes compassion and dedication towards providing quality healthcare for all its inhabitants. Notes from South Africa depict Commandant Nettelton and Officers leading a Native Levy in Maseru, showcasing unity among different communities striving towards a common goal – peace and prosperity. A colorful map illustrates South Africa's vastness while highlighting the unique beauty found within Basutoland's boundaries. It serves as a guide for explorers eager to uncover hidden gems nestled amidst this awe-inspiring terrain. Black-and-white photographs capture timeless moments frozen forever; they transport us back to simpler times when life unfolded at its own pace within Basutoland’s embrace. Sir Godfrey Yeatman Lagden comes alive through vivid colors on lithographic paper—a testament to his significant contributions to Basutoland's growth and development.