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Victorian scrap - Hot Place Indiar
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Indiar Yas Indiar! Hot Place Indiar!
late 19th century
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Victorian Scrap: People Who Want To Marry - Indiar! Hot Place Indiar! (Late 19th Century) (Mary Evans Picture Library, from Mary Evans Prints Online) This intriguing photograph captures the essence of the colonial mindset during the late Victorian era, as evidenced by the playful caption "People Who Want To Marry - Indiar! Hot Place Indiar!" The image features a group of well-dressed, middle-aged to aged men, all wearing monocles and exuding an air of wealth and sophistication. The setting is India, a land considered exotic and alluring to the European colonial powers of the time. The men in the photograph are likely eligible bachelors, seeking to expand their social and economic networks through marriage to Indian women. The caption's use of the exclamation "Hot Place Indiar!" suggests that India was perceived as an enticing and desirable destination, a 'hot' place for adventure and romance. The Victorian era was a time of great social and cultural change, and the colonial powers saw India as a land of opportunity for both personal and economic gain. The men in this photograph represent the wealthy and influential class of colonial society, and their desire to marry Indian women reflects the complex power dynamics at play during this period. The photograph also speaks to the scrapbooking culture of the Victorian era, where images and mementos were collected and preserved as keepsakes. This photograph, with its intriguing caption, would have been a prized addition to any Victorian scrapbook, serving as a reminder of the allure and exoticism of India and the desire for connection and companionship among the colonial elite.
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