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Image Not Available for A registered letter is an event for the inhabitants of Addis Ababa in Abyssinia (Ethiopia).
A registered letter is an event for the inhabitants of Addis Ababa in Abyssinia (Ethiopia).
Image Not Available for A registered letter is an event for the inhabitants of Addis Ababa in Abyssinia (Ethiopia).

A registered letter is an event for the inhabitants of Addis Ababa in Abyssinia (Ethiopia).

Creator Alfred Eisenstaedt (American, 1898 - 1995)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.4 x 16 cm (9 5/8 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/4910
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Raising the American Flag in Addis Ababa, Abyssinia (Ethopia).
Raising the American Flag in Addis Ababa, Abyssinia (Ethopia).
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Abyssinians wait for the coffee market to open in Addis Ababa
Abyssinians wait for the coffee market to open in Addis Ababa
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The palace of the Abuna in the Vatican City of Addis Abeba in Abyssinia (Ethopia).
The palace of the Abuna in the Vatican City of Addis Abeba in Abyssinia (Ethopia).
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The sign of "American Legation" on the belt buckles of guards in Addis Abeba, Abyssinia (Ethopia).
The sign of "American Legation" on the belt buckles of guards in Addis Abeba, Abyssinia (Ethopia).
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The all-penetrating cinema has managed to reach Abyssinia - but only just. Addis Ababa has one film theatre, grandiloquently called the "Empire".
The all-penetrating cinema has managed to reach Abyssinia - but only just. Addis Ababa has one film theatre, grandiloquently called the "Empire".
Planet News Ltd
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Abyssinia's airforce drawn up for inspection on the aerodrome at Addis Ababa.
Abyssinia's airforce drawn up for inspection on the aerodrome at Addis Ababa.
Associated Press, German
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Addis ababa, is gripped by religious and patriotic fervour, following the greatest prayer meeting the Capitol of Abyssinia has ever known.
Addis ababa, is gripped by religious and patriotic fervour, following the greatest prayer meeting the Capitol of Abyssinia has ever known.
Associated Press, German
Photograph
Image Not Available for Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Mrs Humphrey crown the new Miss Addis Ababa during their visit to Ethiopia
Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Mrs Humphrey crown the new Miss Addis Ababa during their visit to Ethiopia
United States Information Service (USIS)
Photograph
Image Not Available for Express train from Djibouti to Addis Abeba. Five Somali's carry the baggage of the special reporters from this train.
Express train from Djibouti to Addis Abeba. Five Somali's carry the baggage of the special reporters from this train.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Inhabitant's room keys are hung at the front desk.
Inhabitant's room keys are hung at the front desk.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1934
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Color-Bearer of the Imperial Guard - holding the Colours, at a recent "Changing of the Guard" ceremony in the Royal Palace at Addis Ababa.
The Color-Bearer of the Imperial Guard - holding the Colours, at a recent "Changing of the Guard" ceremony in the Royal Palace at Addis Ababa.
Associated Press, German
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for War-Stricken Addis Ababa still has time for its cinema.
War-Stricken Addis Ababa still has time for its cinema.
Associated Press, German
unknown
Photograph
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