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"Embracing Local Traditions

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Patagonian encampment; Patagonia and the Patagonians, 1875. Creator: Unknown

'Patagonian encampment; Patagonia and the Patagonians, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Patagonian encampment; Patagonia and the Patagonians, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Patagonian Dancers; Patagonia and the Patagonians, 1875. Creator: Unknown

'Patagonian Dancers; Patagonia and the Patagonians, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Patagonian Dancers; Patagonia and the Patagonians, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'A Cheyenne Chief; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper

'A Cheyenne Chief; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
A Cheyenne Chief; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Sioux village near Fort Laramie; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875

'Sioux village near Fort Laramie; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
Sioux village near Fort Laramie; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Sioux Indians burning a prisoner; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875

'Sioux Indians burning a prisoner; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
Sioux Indians burning a prisoner; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Sioux squaw; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper

'Sioux squaw; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
Sioux squaw; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Cemetery of the Sioux Indians; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875

'Cemetery of the Sioux Indians; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
Cemetery of the Sioux Indians; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Embarkation of Guajiros; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875

'Embarkation of Guajiros; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. Creator: A Goering
Embarkation of Guajiros; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875

'The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875
The village as seen from the shore; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'The belle of the Guajiro village; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875

'The belle of the Guajiro village; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875. Creator: A Goering
The belle of the Guajiro village; A Visit to the Guajiro Indians of Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Indians of the River Pachitea; The Navigation of the Upper Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown

'Indians of the River Pachitea; The Navigation of the Upper Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indians of the River Pachitea; The Navigation of the Upper Amazons, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'A calm on the Ucayali; The Navigation of the Upper Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown

'A calm on the Ucayali; The Navigation of the Upper Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A calm on the Ucayali; The Navigation of the Upper Amazons, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Pawnee Indians; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper

'Pawnee Indians; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
Pawnee Indians; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: Fisherman of Kanala; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Fisherman of Kanala; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Fisherman of Kanala; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: Women of Occobamba; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Women of Occobamba; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Women of Occobamba; Lima and the Andes, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: A Nocturnal 'Pilou-Pilou' - New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown

A Nocturnal "Pilou-Pilou" - New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Nocturnal "Pilou-Pilou" - New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: Queen of Mohilla, and her attendants; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay

Queen of Mohilla, and her attendants; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay
Queen of Mohilla, and her attendants; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Indian of Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown

'Indian of Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indian of Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: New Caledonian Flute Player; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown

New Caledonian Flute Player; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
New Caledonian Flute Player; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: A Madegasse women and her Children; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay

A Madegasse women and her Children; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay
A Madegasse women and her Children; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: Rice-Pounding; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay

Rice-Pounding; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay
Rice-Pounding; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Indians of the Gran Chaco; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown

'Indians of the Gran Chaco; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indians of the Gran Chaco; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Market people--on the Parana; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown

'Market people--on the Parana; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Market people--on the Parana; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: H.M.S. 'Termagant' convoying the gun-boats 'Grappler'

H.M.S. "Termagant" convoying the gun-boats "Grappler" and "Forward" through the Straits of Magellan: passing English Narrows - from a sketch by C. Royle, R.N. 1860

Background imageLocal Collection: 'Indian Girl--Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown

'Indian Girl--Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indian Girl--Paraguay; A visit to Paraguay during the war, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: The exultant Indians mutilate the dead body; Passage of the Great Canon of the Colorado, 1875

The exultant Indians mutilate the dead body; Passage of the Great Canon of the Colorado, 1875. Creator: A. R Calhoun
The exultant Indians mutilate the dead body; Passage of the Great Canon of the Colorado, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: Group of Natives of New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Group of Natives of New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Group of Natives of New Caledonia; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: New Caledonian Fruit-sellers; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown

New Caledonian Fruit-sellers; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
New Caledonian Fruit-sellers; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: Indians of the Rio Quarto; Frontier Adventures in the Argentine Republic, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Indians of the Rio Quarto; Frontier Adventures in the Argentine Republic, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indians of the Rio Quarto; Frontier Adventures in the Argentine Republic, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: Types of Nyam-Nyam; Dr. G. Schweinfurth's recent expedition to the Nyam-Nyam district... 1875

Types of Nyam-Nyam; Dr. G. Schweinfurth's recent expedition to the Nyam-Nyam district... 1875. Creator: W. F Kirby
Types of Nyam-Nyam; Dr. G. Schweinfurth's recent expedition to the Nyam-Nyam district in the Interior of Africa, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageLocal Collection: Old Australian and his 'Gin.'; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Old Australian and his "Gin."; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Old Australian and his "Gin."; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: Group of Kanaks; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Group of Kanaks; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Group of Kanaks; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: Indian of the Rio Quarto; Frontier Adventures in the Argentine Republic, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Indian of the Rio Quarto; Frontier Adventures in the Argentine Republic, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indian of the Rio Quarto; Frontier Adventures in the Argentine Republic, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: Chatton, Native Kanak Schoolmaster; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Chatton, Native Kanak Schoolmaster; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Chatton, Native Kanak Schoolmaster; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre Medicin de la Terre de Feu, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre Medicin de la Terre de Feu, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre Medicin de la Terre de Feu, c1797

Background imageLocal Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Metive de Quito, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Metive de Quito, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Metive de Quito, c1797

Background imageLocal Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Samojede, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Samojede, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Samojede, c1797

Background imageLocal Collection: Indian of Oregan; A Doctors Life among the North-American Indians, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Indian of Oregan; A Doctors Life among the North-American Indians, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indian of Oregan; A Doctors Life among the North-American Indians, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: The North Atlantic Telegraph - The Expedition arriving at Kaksimiut, Greenland, 1860

The North Atlantic Telegraph - The Expedition arriving at Kaksimiut, Greenland, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The North Atlantic Telegraph - The Expedition arriving at Kaksimiut, Greenland, 1860. Kaksimiut is situated on the west coast of Greenland, about forty miles north of Julianshaab

Background imageLocal Collection: House of a Native Chief, near Kanala; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown

House of a Native Chief, near Kanala; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
House of a Native Chief, near Kanala; Some Account of New Caledonia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageLocal Collection: Interior of Wichita grass-house, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Interior of Wichita grass-house, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Interior of Wichita grass-house, 1927

Background imageLocal Collection: Sketches in Australia - Mode of Climbing a Tree, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Sketches in Australia - Mode of Climbing a Tree, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in Australia - Mode of Climbing a Tree, 1857. Traditional Aboriginal skills. The native, having eyed well the inclination of the tree

Background imageLocal Collection: Travelling in Madagascar: the Tacon; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay

Travelling in Madagascar: the Tacon; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay
Travelling in Madagascar: the Tacon; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageLocal Collection: Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown

Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Background imageLocal Collection: Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Background imageLocal Collection: Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Background imageLocal Collection: Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Background imageLocal Collection: Battle between Dutch soldiers and indigenous people, 1800-1900. Creator: Unknown

Battle between Dutch soldiers and indigenous people, 1800-1900. Creator: Unknown
Battle between Dutch soldiers and indigenous people, 1800-1900



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"Embracing Local Traditions: From Welsh Costumes to Kuna Indian Molas" Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry cultures as we journey through various corners of the world. A group of three Welsh women don traditional costumes, their colorful attire reflecting a rich heritage that has been passed down through generations. Venturing further, we find ourselves at Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, Cornwall, where a miner stands tall amidst the rugged landscape. His perseverance and dedication echo the resilience of those who have toiled underground for centuries. In Central America's Panama, specifically Cristobal, we encounter Kuna Indian traditional molas. These intricately designed textiles tell stories of ancient traditions and serve as windows into a fascinating indigenous culture. Transporting ourselves back in time to around 1905 on the St Ives branch in North America's Mexico, GWR tank number 34 chugs along with four men aboard. This snapshot captures an era when steam locomotives were lifelines connecting communities and fostering growth. The thrill of fox hunting resonates as hunters raise their glasses in toast after a day spent pursuing their passion. The camaraderie shared among locals is palpable as they celebrate cherished traditions that bind them together. Traveling across continents brings us to Teotihuacan in Mexico, where a souvenir blanket adorned with a colorful Aztec calendar design serves as a reminder of ancient civilizations' enduring legacy. Riga Black Balzams takes center stage at a local liquor shop in Latvia's capital city. This renowned herbal liqueur embodies Latvian craftsmanship and offers visitors an authentic taste of Baltic tradition. A touch of humor awaits us with Parish Council Cartoon—a lighthearted depiction showcasing the idiosyncrasies within local governance structures worldwide—reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. Castle Street beckons us towards Arncroach village nestled within Scotland's picturesque Fife.