Group of people in Natal, Africa with a sewing machine

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Group of people in Natal, Africa with a sewing machine

Group of people in Natal, Africa with a sewing machine, early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Missionary Natal Natives Sewing Kwazulu Natal

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This vintage image, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the early 1900s in Natal, Africa. The photograph features a dedicated group of people, their faces filled with focus and determination, gathered around a wooden table. At the center of their circle rests a vintage sewing machine, its intricate details and rustic charm a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the era. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of a simple, rustic setting, with a lantern casting a warm, inviting glow over the group. The women, dressed in traditional African garments, deftly manipulate the fabric, their skilled hands moving in harmony as they work together to create something new. The men, dressed in Victorian and Edwardian attire, look on with pride and encouragement. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of Natal, Africa during this period. The presence of missionaries in the region is suggested by the European attire and the sewing machine, which may have been used for making clothes for the local community or for selling as a source of income. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the connections and collaborations that transcended cultural boundaries, bringing people together in the spirit of creativity, community, and progress.

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