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Commonwealth Instiute - Diorama - Cotton growing in India
Commonwealth Instiute, London - Diorama - Cotton growing in India. Date: circa 1920s
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This photograph captures a scene from the Commonwealth Institute in London during the 1920s, showcasing the intricate diorama displaying the process of cotton growing in India. The diorama, a popular educational tool during the colonial era, was designed to provide an immersive and visual understanding of the industries and economies of the Commonwealth countries to the British public. The diorama meticulously recreates the cotton fields of India, with laborers in traditional attire busily engaged in the cotton picking process. The baskets at their feet are filled to the brim with freshly picked cotton, ready to be transported to the ginning factories for processing. The attention to detail is evident in the realistic representation of the cotton plants, the textured terrain, and the authentic costumes of the laborers. The Commonwealth Institute, established in 1925, was a significant cultural center in London, promoting the arts, education, and the achievements of the Commonwealth countries. The diorama on cotton growing in India was likely a part of an exhibition or display, aimed at showcasing the importance of the cotton industry in India and its contribution to the British Empire. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing insights into the colonial era, the Commonwealth Institute, and the importance of the cotton industry in India during the 1920s. The image also raises questions about the labor conditions, the cultural exchange, and the power dynamics between the colonizers and the colonized during this period.
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