Indian Woman, Trinidad

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2008-12-05T14:40:17Z

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A portrait of a woman of East Indian origin wearing traditional Hindu garments: sari, choli and a skirt. She is adorned with a nose ring, bangles on her wrists, armlets on both arms, a mang tikka in her hair, earrings and necklaces. The postcard includes a Trinidad and Tobago 2 cents stamp, the date is illegible.

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

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Postcards, Women, East Indian--Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, Saris--India, Nose rings--India, East Indians--Trinidad and Tobago, Ethnic costume--India, Bracelets--India, Armbands--India, Necklaces--India, Earrings--India, Hair ornaments--India, Clothing and dress--Trinidad and Tobago, Women's clothing--Trinidad and Tobago, [1931]

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