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Orange merchant - woman with a basket of fruit Egypt
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Orange merchant - woman with a basket of fruit Egypt
Orange merchant - woman with a basket of fruit on her head, Egypt. Vintage 19th century photograph
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Ethnicity Ethnographic Headdress Human Merchant Scarf Tribal
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This vintage photograph, hailing from the 19th century archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to the bustling markets of Egypt during the late 1800s. The image features a striking orange merchant woman, her face etched with the lines of time and the creases of a life well-lived. Balanced gracefully on her head, a large, woven basket overflowing with ripe, glowing oranges teeters precariously, a testament to her skill and deftness. Dressed in the traditional attire of the era, she wears a long, flowing robe, covered by a light, airy scarf, and a headdress adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Her hair, braided and coiled beneath the headdress, frames her weathered yet expressive face. The woman's eyes, filled with a quiet intensity, seem to hold a thousand stories, each one a testament to the rich history and culture of her people. This ethnographic portrait, captured in the 1870s, 1880s, or 1890s, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of an indigenous Egyptian woman during a time when the world was beginning to open up to the wonders of travel and tourism. The image, with its vivid colors and intricate details, invites us to explore the depths of human history and the diversity of our global heritage.
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