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I. - Marchande de bananes aux Antilles, ca. 1910. Creator: Unknown
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I. - Marchande de bananes aux Antilles, ca. 1910. Creator: Unknown
Banana-seller in the Antilles. The colonial postcard, popular in the first two decades of the 20th century, came to represent both the technological triumphs of western photography - in printing and mass production - and the political triumphs of European conquest and expansion. These postcards also promoted tourism to the French Caribbean, painting the region as a safe, favorable, and exotic travel destination
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Banana Bananas Black History Caribbean Cultural Heritage Emancipation Heritage Nmaahc Street Seller Street Trader Street Vendor Antilles French Antilles
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This print titled "I. - Marchande de bananes aux Antilles, ca. 1910" showcases a banana-seller in the Antilles during the early 20th century. Created by an unknown photographer, this image is part of a collection of colonial postcards that symbolize both the technological advancements of western photography and the political triumphs of European conquest and expansion. During this era, these postcards played a significant role in promoting tourism to the French Caribbean region. They depicted it as a safe, favorable, and exotic travel destination for tourists seeking adventure and cultural exploration. The photograph beautifully captures the essence of this period with its black and white composition. It portrays a female street vendor dressed in traditional attire while skillfully balancing her basket filled with ripe bananas on her head. Not only does this image provide insight into daily life in the Antilles at that time but it also serves as an educational tool for understanding black history, heritage art, and cultural traditions within the context of French colonization. Preserved by esteemed institutions such as NMAAHC (National Museum of African American History and Culture) under Smithsonian Institution's care, this photograph stands as a testament to our shared past and offers valuable glimpses into occupations, professions, and people from different walks of life during that era.
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