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Image Not Available for One of the most beautiful and comfortable houses located in the "Marina" area, the most elegant street of Lagos, Nigeria.
One of the most beautiful and comfortable houses located in the "Marina" area, the most elegant street of Lagos, Nigeria.
Image Not Available for One of the most beautiful and comfortable houses located in the "Marina" area, the most elegant street of Lagos, Nigeria.

One of the most beautiful and comfortable houses located in the "Marina" area, the most elegant street of Lagos, Nigeria.

Creator Emil Otto Hoppé (British, 1878 - 1972)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 15.4 x 21.3 cm (6 1/16 x 8 3/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/5671
LocationNot currently on display

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Emil Otto Hoppé
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Photograph
Image Not Available for The grils can study or read for pleasure in the beautiful library….no noise is the rule here.
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Emil Otto Hoppé
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Photograph
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Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for One may think that think that this character is from one of the Limehouse thrillers.
One may think that think that this character is from one of the Limehouse thrillers.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
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This fellow lies day by day across the pavement in one of the big cities, exposed to the heat of the sun.
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
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This Mohammedan fanatic does not seem to be enjoying himself; but he will probably make it in the long run, for one of the main precepts of the Koran is the bestowing of alms. In the month of fasting and lamentation, people mutilate themselves with sharp
Emil Otto Hoppé
1930s
Photograph
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