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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
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

Creator Emil Otto Hoppé (British, 1878 - 1972)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 21.4 x 15.7 cm (8 7/16 x 6 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/5659
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for An Indian fakir (beggar) on a bed of thorns. These holy men will endure amazing torture for the sake of their own souls and the souls of those who give alms.
An Indian fakir (beggar) on a bed of thorns. These holy men will endure amazing torture for the sake of their own souls and the souls of those who give alms.
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Image Not Available for You can also buy a fine skin, if your taste in interior decoration runs that way.
You can also buy a fine skin, if your taste in interior decoration runs that way.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
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A main street in Leopoldsville in the Congo.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
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Image Not Available for The main entrance to this famous Brighton school.
The main entrance to this famous Brighton school.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
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Image Not Available for The main entrance to Roedean School.
The main entrance to Roedean School.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
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Image Not Available for State Saw Mill, Pemberton, Australia
State Saw Mill, Pemberton, Australia
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
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Image Not Available for The aboriginals of Australia could put up a good fight with many an English team. They have been taught from their youth up to throw things about, especially boomerangs.
The aboriginals of Australia could put up a good fight with many an English team. They have been taught from their youth up to throw things about, especially boomerangs.
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
Image Not Available for Just ashore with all their luggage. Maybe they have only a few days before they said for some remote part of the world again, but they will know how to fill in the time alright…..Limehouse nights are famous.
Just ashore with all their luggage. Maybe they have only a few days before they said for some remote part of the world again, but they will know how to fill in the time alright…..Limehouse nights are famous.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for North Queensland. Loading walnut logs at Cairns for shipment to the U.S.A.
North Queensland. Loading walnut logs at Cairns for shipment to the U.S.A.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Leopoldsville, a place in the Congo.
Leopoldsville, a place in the Congo.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Nothing sinister going on here….no dope, just a flask in his pocket and for all you know that may contain coco-cola.
Nothing sinister going on here….no dope, just a flask in his pocket and for all you know that may contain coco-cola.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
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