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Alice, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
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Alice, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
Village street in Alice, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905
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Alice Cape Colony Muddy Puddle
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This photograph, taken circa 1905 in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the quaint village of Alice during the early 1900s. Located in the Cape Colony, Alice was a growing town that served as a hub for agriculture and commerce in the area. The image showcases a bustling village street, where the sun casts a warm glow on the thatched-roof houses lining the road. The trees along the street provide a lush canopy, their branches heavy with leaves and casting dappled shadows on the muddy ground. The presence of a large puddle in the foreground, likely the result of a recent rainstorm, adds a touch of whimsy and playfulness to the scene. The people in the photograph add depth and character to the image. Dressed in their everyday attire, they go about their business, some carrying bundles on their heads, others chatting with neighbors, and a few children splashing in the puddle. The muddy streets and wet clothing suggest that rain has recently passed through the village, but the community remains undeterred, continuing their daily routines with resilience and determination. This photograph offers a unique window into the past, allowing us to connect with the people and place of Alice, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa, during a time when the world was changing rapidly. It serves as a reminder of the strength and adaptability of communities, and the beauty that can be found in the most ordinary moments of life.
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