10 Original photographs from the German colony

Description: 10 Original photographs from the German colonyThe description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.Article details10 original photographs from the German colonial period in Cameroon. Historical photographs with views of a plantation and surroundings. [Solf, Wilhelm / Tabakbau- und Plantungsgesellschaft Kamerun AG. -] - [approx. 1913]. Landscape format. (approx. 14.9x9.9cm). 10 photographs. Original photographs with white borders, all backs with inscriptions (typewriter font). Photographs in good condition, slight signs of wear. Good condition considering its age. -----OUR AUTUMN PROMOTION WITH UP TO 30% DISCOUNT ON OUR ENTIRE STOCK----- Language: German Order number: 8401C Remarks: All photographs have the same format and the same photographic image quality, and they are also labeled in identical blue letters (typewriter font) and in detailed form. This is a tobacco plantation, which is clear from the labels and image content. One of the shots from a related cycle of photographs names the place Mbanga. According to contemporary writings, this place is associated with the growing areas of the Tabakbau- und Plantungsgesellschaft Kamerun AG. There is a certain probability that these are the former plantation areas of this company. (For more detailed insight for self-verification, see our provided image files). Another shot shows the visit of Wilhelm Solf and his staff to the plantation. Since Solf only visited the West African colonies on his second trip to Africa in his office as Colonial State Secretary, the present photographs appear to be from 1913. The photos have the following specific caption: View of the establishment / drying barns / young tobacco. Corrugated iron barn / Mat drying barn / Seed beds with children looking for worms / Hospital / Visit Solf with accompaniment. Field railway tracks / Schürings in the tobacco field (2 shots) / When sewing the bales. The historical photographs come from the German colonial period itself; it was not until the war began in August 1914 that the areas were expropriated and handed over to other powers. In the case of the Tabakbau- und Plantungsgesellschaft Kamerun AG, the areas were probably completely lost after the World War, while other companies were able to buy back the former plantations. The very interesting views show tobacco fields and numerous functional buildings for tobacco production. Even the hospital complex is documented. The documented visit of Wilhelm Solf also suggests that it must have been a plantation of significant size if it attracted a visit from an imperial state secretary. There is also talk of Schürings in the field; this may have been a former overseer or a family living and functioning on the plantation. The photographs also provide evidence of the work of African children on the plantation. The photo of African men making the bales for packaging the tobacco shows another detail: one of the workers thinks it is a finished bale the camera into the picture. Letters can also be seen here, presumably letters from an associated company, which are certainly relevant to the provenance of the photos. Historical images from the colonial history of today's Cameroon! Keywords: photography, 1913, from, Africa, company history, history, Cameroon, colonialism, German colonial policy, colonies, agriculture, photography, photographs, politicians, tobacco, transport, economy, economic history VAT)Free shipping within GermanyMore imagesItem listed with the w+h GmbH eBay service Data and images powered by Book lover (2024-10-01)[approx. 1913]. Landscape format. (approx. 14.9x9.9cm). 10 photographs. Original photographs with white borders, all backs with inscriptions (typewriter font). Photographs in good condition, slight signs of wear. Good condition considering its age. -----OUR AUTUMN PROMOTION WITH UP TO 30% DISCOUNT ON OUR ENTIRE STOCK----- Language: GermanOrder number: 8401CRemarks: All photographs have the same format and the same photographic image quality, and they are also labeled in identical blue letters (typewriter font) and in detailed form. This is a tobacco plantation, which is clear from the labels and image content. One of the shots from a related cycle of photographs names the place Mbanga. According to contemporary writings, this place is associated with the growing areas of the Tabakbau- und Verlag [ca. 1913] Autor Unbekannt Publikationsname 10 Original-Photographien aus der deutschen Kolonialzeit in Kame Sprache Deutsch Format Querformat. (ca. 14,9 x 9,9 cm). 10 Photographien. Original-Photo Produktart 000

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