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'Christmas on the Indian Frontier -- Catering for Dinner at Quetta, 1890. Creator: Haldane Macfall
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'Christmas on the Indian Frontier -- Catering for Dinner at Quetta, 1890. Creator: Haldane Macfall
'Christmas on the Indian Frontier -- Catering for Dinner at Quetta, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890
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Christmas on the Indian Frontier -- Catering for Dinner at Quetta, 1890
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is a captivating photograph by Haldane Macfall, published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper" in 1890. The image offers a unique glimpse into the colonial lifestyle during the British Raj in India, specifically during the Christmas season. The photograph depicts a bustling scene inside a large, fortified building, believed to be a military mess hall in Quetta, Pakistan. Soldiers in uniform, both British and Indian, are seen busy preparing for a festive dinner. The men are dressed in their respective uniforms, with the British soldiers wearing red jackets, white shirts, and black bowler hats, while the Indian soldiers are dressed in traditional clothing. In the foreground, a group of women, dressed in Victorian-era clothing, are busy laying out tables and setting out plates and silverware. One woman is seen pouring gravy into a large serving dish, while another is arranging flowers in vases. A man in a white apron supervises the scene, giving instructions to the soldiers and the women. The background is filled with more soldiers, some of whom are playing cards or smoking pipes, while others are engaged in conversation. The fortifications and the fortress in the background add to the sense of isolation and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. The photograph provides a fascinating insight into the daily life of the British Army during the colonial era in India. The image captures the spirit of Christmas, with the soldiers and civilians coming together to prepare a festive meal, despite the challenging conditions of life on the frontier. The traditional clothing, the fortifications, and the colonial architecture all add to the rich visual narrative of this photograph.
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