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Image Not Available for People line up everywhere to see the parade. Young women are dressed in the European style, while the older women are dressed in traditional costume with the "Madras" (silk scarf wrapped around head).
People line up everywhere to see the parade. Young women are dressed in the European style, while the older women are dressed in traditional costume with the "Madras" (silk scarf wrapped around head).
Image Not Available for People line up everywhere to see the parade. Young women are dressed in the European style, while the older women are dressed in traditional costume with the "Madras" (silk scarf wrapped around head).

People line up everywhere to see the parade. Young women are dressed in the European style, while the older women are dressed in traditional costume with the "Madras" (silk scarf wrapped around head).

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.1 x 17.8 cm (9 1/2 x 7 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/7157
    LocationNot currently on display

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