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Display of paintings, handicrafts and sculptures, 1936-08

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.

Dates

  • 1936-08

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

From the Collection: 96 Boxes

From the Collection: 4 trunks

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Related Materials

Compare Z4:7. Z4:6 shows the sculpture at the front of the upper level of the display. Note the "Age 15" on the overhang of a table in Z4:7

General

Location: England

The display on the back wall is headed "Europe" with "Infants patterns from L.C.C. schools" underneath. Portions of the table below the paintings are labeled "Age 14" and "Poland". The free-standing display in the center features sculptures and needlework

Possibly part of the exhibition held during the August, 1936 meeting of the 7th World Conference of the New Education Fellowship at Cheltenham, England)

Item category: Exhibitions and fairs

Library Details

Library Details

Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository

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