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c. 1880s India - street barber
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c. 1880s India - street barber
c. 1880s India - image from an album of Indian types and trades designed to illustrate India to a British viewer - street barber
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This image, taken in India during the late 1880s, showcases the daily life of a street barber as he plys his trade in this colonial era. The photograph, captured on an albumen print or collodion process, transports us back in time to an era of grand imperial history. The barber, dressed in traditional Indian attire, expertly wields a pair of razors as he shaves a customer's beard, skillfully navigating the curves and contours of his face. The scene is bustling with activity, as other men gather around, observing or waiting their turn. The ethnographic details of this image offer a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of India during the Victorian era. The rough texture of the cobblestone street, the vibrant colors of the saris, and the intricate patterns of the barber's turban all add depth and authenticity to this image. This photograph, a treasure from an era of colonial rule and ethnographic exploration, invites us to explore the lives of the indigenous people of India and the various trades and jobs that defined their daily existence.
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