Sudan, Circa 1910

Record Group — Carton: 46

Identifier: 46

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A unique record of a hunting trip along the Nile, possibly of German origin. Contains some unusual images of natives and big game hunting, including a view of hunting trophies (elephant feet and antlers) stacked up on the deck of a ship. Note that many of the animals depicted have been identified as closely as possible by the encoder, but some remain unidentifiable.

Dates

Circa 1910

Creator

From the Collection: Winterton, Humphrey (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Herskovits Library at africana@northwestern.edu.

Extent

1 album

1 photograph

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Album of original photographs of life along the Nile, including game hunting, and loose photograph of a bay during or after bombardment from sea. Circa 1910.