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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.
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.

Creator Emil Otto Hoppé (British, 1878 - 1972)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17 x 22.8 cm (6 11/16 x 9 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/5703
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for You might think that this is a fruit stall, but you would be wrong. This stall is far more exciting -- it is a stall where you may buy all manner of healing roots.
You might think that this is a fruit stall, but you would be wrong. This stall is far more exciting -- it is a stall where you may buy all manner of healing roots.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for With the very mixed population of Limehouse, England, there is nothing strange in mixed marriages. This picture is, however, unique, for although men from China are said to make ideal husbands, they are hardly ever seen about with their wives.
With the very mixed population of Limehouse, England, there is nothing strange in mixed marriages. This picture is, however, unique, for although men from China are said to make ideal husbands, they are hardly ever seen about with their wives.
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 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 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 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.
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 The roll call for this family is a long one, but it is hardly a case of "peas in a pod".
The roll call for this family is a long one, but it is hardly a case of "peas in a pod".
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
Image Not Available for Arrival at the Gold Coast. In solemn procession, flat-bottomed native boats, carry passengers from a liner to the mainland. The boats are manned by 12 boys who sit in two a row on the sides of the boat and paddle with tri-pronged paddles.
Arrival at the Gold Coast. In solemn procession, flat-bottomed native boats, carry passengers from a liner to the mainland. The boats are manned by 12 boys who sit in two a row on the sides of the boat and paddle with tri-pronged paddles.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Trading Camels from Timbuctu.
Trading Camels from Timbuctu.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
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
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