Three standing men (one holding a bowl on his head) wearing turbans and robes, with a standing bag (of ground nuts?); other bags lie on the ground
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No requestable containers
Scope and Contents
Collection consists chiefly of photographic prints and slides documenting early 20th century Nigeria.
Dates
- 1930 - 1972
Creator
- Duckworth, E. H., 1894-1972 (Photographer, Person)
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
General
Location: Nigeria
One bag at the left is labeled "FAOJ" (the "J" reversed) and the bag in the center is labeled "FA" and "J" (not all is visible; again, "J" is reversed); meaning not known. One bag labeled "Produce of Nigeria"
The irregular shape held at chest level by the first man is not recognized
Originally contained in an envelope (7N:58:t/DW_03168) with the caption "Ground nuts in Northern Nigeria. Examined. Best negs in second envelope"
Item categories: Agriculture and gardening; People
Library Details
Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository
Main Library, 5th Floor, East Tower
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-467-3084
africana@northwestern.edu