Women, East Africa, 1941.
Some looked away from the camera, like the Sudanese women in the header photo. (They’re bare-breasted; to be family-friendly I give you only their heads.)
Some happily faced it.
Others hid and peaked from behind a door curtain.
The photos are from my father’s album, brought back after serving in the Middle East in 1941/42.
It was Ailsa’s idea to find photos reflecting women’s interests for International Women’s Day. Please look at her post, too.
Thank you . . .
What wonderful photos, Trish, I’m always amazed when you open up your father’s treasure trove of photos. xxx
Thanks Ailsa. I’m so glad you like them.
Trish I do love these pictures of yours and like you to know I cannot get enough of them,, thanks for the share..
I have to admit I still enjoy them too, even though I’ve been looking at them for fifty odd years. I see them differently now that I’m showing them on my blog. I try to imagine the story, for example in the village photo above. Why did the women hide from the camera? They’re obviously poor, and perhaps they were embarrassed.
It was my pleasure!
Fabulous photos. Bint. Beautiful!
Perfect! I’m always amazed at what you find in these archives,Trish!
I thought they were perfect for the theme, too. Not much has changed in 70 odd years in some parts of the world.