Archive record · Historical photographs & visual records
The King of Oyo without crown. The Alafin of Oyo with servant
[ca. 1910]
Africa; Nigeria
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art. Visual details below describe the original material.
Orginal caption reads, "The King of Oyo without crown. The Alafin of Oyo with servant." Accompanying text on recto reads, "Dear E., Have not been well. Write you long letter next week.".
- Collection
- West Africa Postcard Album
- Catalog date
- [ca. 1910]
- Recorded places
- Africa; Nigeria
- Recorded subjects
- Leaders; Vernacular architecture
- Format and extent
- 1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
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Sources & collection details
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Catalog reference: EEPA.1992-004, Item EEPA 1992-004-020
Collection: West Africa Postcard Album