[Rich East Indian Woman]

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2008-12-05T18:15:10Z

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Photograph of an East Indian woman dressed in what appears to be a simple bodice and skirt adorned with traditional East Indian jewellery such as bangles, armlets, nose ring, a mang tikka (hair ornament), necklaces and rings. The postcard includes a Trinidad penny stamp dated April 3rd 1903. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Ida White in Brighton, Sussex, England.

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Colour: Black and White; Style: Portrait; Other: Bordered, Undivided
Funding for this project has been provided by Mrs. Irma E. Goldstraw.

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Postcards, Women, East Indian--Trinidad and Tobago, 1903, Ethnic costume--India, Nose rings--India, Necklaces--India, Armbands--India, Bracelets--India, Jewelry--India, Hair ornaments--India, East Indians--Trinidad and Tobago, Women--Trinidad and Tobago, Clothing and dress--Trinidad and Tobago, Women--Trinidad and Tobago, Young women--Trinidad and Tobago

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