India and Mexico Video Project
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Rajput Mannequins
Alexander Leonard Rajpoots by William Johnson, 1855 This photograph depicts 4 Rajput soldiers posing in their uniforms. The uniforms are a very ornate combination of cloths with no real armor or protection benefit. All 4 of them are also wearing a similar style head wrap. They all have lengthy hair; two of them have the
Funeral Procession of President Madero
The photo commemorates the death of former President Madero. There is an obvious amount of reverence being given to Madero as crowds of people have lined up to see his funeral procession out of the prison. It appears from the photograph that there were several guards charged with keeping the coffin’s path clear and also
Market Mayhem
Alexander Leonard In The Market at Orizaba, 1897 There is a lot of movement and action going on in this photograph, just like what is expected in any market place. This market seems to be comprised of little stalls under a large covered area. The stand that the photograph captures completely is one being managed