Egypt - Indian Corn Merchant with laden donkey
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Egypt - Indian Corn Merchant with laden donkey
Egypt - Indian Corn Merchant with laden donkey talks with an itinerant water seller Date: circa 1907
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Carrier Corn Donkey Itinerant Laden Merchant Mule Pack Pannier Panniers Seller Trader
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of an Egyptian marketplace circa 1907. At the heart of the image, a determined Indian corn merchant engages in animated conversation with an itinerant water seller. The merchant's face is etched with the lines of hard work and the weight of responsibility, as he carefully balances the large panniers filled with corn on his laden donkey. The donkey's powerful, muscled back is a testament to the long hours of labor required to transport the valuable commodity from one destination to another. In the background, the dusty, sun-scorched landscape of North Africa stretches out, providing a stark contrast to the vibrant colors and textures of the marketplace. The water seller, with his cob and basket of water, offers a respite from the heat and thirst of the day. His presence underscores the importance of water in the arid climate, and the essential role of itinerant traders like him in catering to the basic needs of the community. The scene is a snapshot of the rich cultural and economic history of Egypt and the surrounding regions. The Indian corn merchant and the itinerant water seller represent the interconnectedness of trade networks that spanned continents and the resilience of communities that relied on each other to survive in the harsh desert conditions. This photograph is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the power of commerce to bring people together, even in the most challenging of environments.
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