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Image Not Available for One of the most beautiful and comfortable houses located in the "Marina" area, the most elegant street of Lagos, Nigeria.
One of the most beautiful and comfortable houses located in the "Marina" area, the most elegant street of Lagos, Nigeria.
Image Not Available for One of the most beautiful and comfortable houses located in the "Marina" area, the most elegant street of Lagos, Nigeria.

One of the most beautiful and comfortable houses located in the "Marina" area, the most elegant street of Lagos, Nigeria.

Creator Emil Otto Hoppé (British, 1878 - 1972)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 15.4 x 21.3 cm (6 1/16 x 8 3/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/5671
Category
PortfolioNigeria, Africa Series 1/3
LocationNot currently on display

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Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
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Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
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Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
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Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The girls can study or read for their pleasure in the beautiful library….no noise is the rule here.
The girls can study or read for their pleasure in the beautiful library….no noise is the rule here.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The grils can study or read for pleasure in the beautiful library….no noise is the rule here.
The grils can study or read for pleasure in the beautiful library….no noise is the rule here.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The guest house consists of bunglows each having one room with four windows, bed with mosquito net, stone floor, bathroom with running water and electric light.
The guest house consists of bunglows each having one room with four windows, bed with mosquito net, stone floor, bathroom with running water and electric light.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for One may think that think that this character is from one of the Limehouse thrillers.
One may think that think that this character is from one of the Limehouse thrillers.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This Mohammedan fanatic does not seem to be enjoying himself; but he will probably make it in the long run, for one of the main precepts of the Koran is the bestowing of alms. In the month of fasting and lamentation, people mutilate themselves with sharp
This Mohammedan fanatic does not seem to be enjoying himself; but he will probably make it in the long run, for one of the main precepts of the Koran is the bestowing of alms. In the month of fasting and lamentation, people mutilate themselves with sharp
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This fellow lies day by day across the pavement in one of the big cities, exposed to the heat of the sun.
This fellow lies day by day across the pavement in one of the big cities, exposed to the heat of the sun.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
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