Edges of Empire
Finding a constant theme throughout a counties history can be a tedious and frustrating task. Finding the same theme that carries its self through the history of not one but two countries can be even more of an exhausting task. Place those countries on opposite sides of the world, with different languages, different religions, and
In 1902, C.B Waite took a photograph titled “Vender”. This photo shows an older man dressed in all white. Although he is small, the man is carrying a pile of merchandise larger than himself. He seems to be selling types of painted pots. Although hard to tell from the photo, it is possible that
“Native Converts to Christianity” is a photograph taken by William Johnson sometime between 1855 and 1862. The picture depicts four middle-aged women crowded around in a circle. These women are dressed in very plain clothing. That being said their saris do go down to the ground, which is typically a sign of wealth. This clothing