Photographic Print

Black and white photographic print showing a Kroo village. The Kru people were originally settled along the coast in south- east Liberia, although many sought employment in Sierra Leone where a section of Freetown came to be known as Kroo Town. This photo was taken in 1889. This is an albumen print.

Further Information

• Type: Photographs
• Object: Photographic Print
• Materials: Paper
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 106mm [L] x 147mm [W]
• Production Date: 1888-1889
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: William McArthur; William Vivian
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.A69.31

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