Photographic Print

Black and white photographic print of a large group of people, taken in Petifu, the site of a United Methodist Free Churches Mission station in the late 19th century. Rev. William Vivian can be seen in the photograph with chief Mark of Baoma; Baoma is a chiefdom, and town, between Bo and Kenema. This photo is part of a collection from an album put together by William Vivian in 1889; Vivian was a Missionary with the United Methodist Free Churches. This is an albumen print.

Further Information

• Type: Photographs
• Object: Photographic Print
• Materials: Paper
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 109mm [L] x 144mm [W]
• Production Date: 1888-1889
• Associated Places: Petifu
• Associated People: William McArthur; William Vivian (Photographer)
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.A69.6

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