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Cole national dance, Chota Nagpoor.

Cole national dance, Chota Nagpoor.

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Ghauteea, Hindoo friar, Benares.

Ghauteea, Hindoo friar, Benares.

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Khate Bishnoi, Hindoo mechanic, Moradabad.

Khate Bishnoi, Hindoo mechanic, Moradabad.

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Sook Narain Pundit, Hindoo, Misser brahmin, Allahabad.

Sook Narain Pundit, Hindoo, Misser brahmin, Allahabad.

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Moormis, Tibetans, Nipal. - Early photography, Public domain image

Moormis, Tibetans, Nipal. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Mirzapore hillman, supposed aboriginal, Mirzapore.

Mirzapore hillman, supposed aboriginal, Mirzapore.

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Govind Doss, Bairagee, or Hindoo devotee, Allyghur.

Govind Doss, Bairagee, or Hindoo devotee, Allyghur.

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Kisan, Hindoo, Bareilly. - Early photography, Public domain image

Kisan, Hindoo, Bareilly. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Cashmiri, from Cashmere, Mussulman, Simla.

Cashmiri, from Cashmere, Mussulman, Simla.

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Jhukkurk Sing, Hindoo of Lobha, Kumaon.

Jhukkurk Sing, Hindoo of Lobha, Kumaon.

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Goorkha, brahmin, sood. Hindoos, Simla.

Goorkha, brahmin, sood. Hindoos, Simla.

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Mirza Ali Akbar, of Persian descent, Sheea Mussulman, Sind.

Mirza Ali Akbar, of Persian descent, Sheea Mussulman, Sind.

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Brahooees, inhabitants of Khelat State, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind. [armed]

Brahooees, inhabitants of Khelat State, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind. [arm...

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A Noomrya and his daughter, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind.

A Noomrya and his daughter, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind.

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Sindee woman, Mussulman, Sind. - Public domain portrait print

Sindee woman, Mussulman, Sind. - Public domain portrait print

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Raeens or Arains, Mahomedans, Lahore.

Raeens or Arains, Mahomedans, Lahore.

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Toolsee, Hindoo dacait, Jubbulpoor.

Toolsee, Hindoo dacait, Jubbulpoor.

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Mohana, fisherman, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind. (net with the catch)

Mohana, fisherman, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind. (net with the catch)

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Gonds, aboriginal tribe, Berar.

Gonds, aboriginal tribe, Berar.

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Noor Khan, Mussulman thug, Saugor.

Noor Khan, Mussulman thug, Saugor.

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Oomuts of Nursinghur, Rajpoot tribe, Central India.

Oomuts of Nursinghur, Rajpoot tribe, Central India.

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Mugh, Arracan. (Myami or Myams)

Mugh, Arracan. (Myami or Myams)

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A Jacoon and his wife, Malay Peninsula. (Indiaesians)

A Jacoon and his wife, Malay Peninsula. (Indiaesians)

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Paiute girls. Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

Paiute girls. Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who assembled it over a period of mo... More

St. Helena - Public domain dedication image

St. Helena - Public domain dedication image

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Dzhigety. Na vostochnom beregu chernago moria fotogr. Glav. Sht. Kav. Armii.

Dzhigety. Na vostochnom beregu chernago moria fotogr. Glav. Sht. Kav. ...

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Tipy: Khevsury. - Public domain portrait print

Tipy: Khevsury. - Public domain portrait print

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Kazi, Mahomedan judge, Bareilly.

Kazi, Mahomedan judge, Bareilly.

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Kurrum Doss, Hindoo jogi or mendicant, from Punjab. Saharanpoor,.

Kurrum Doss, Hindoo jogi or mendicant, from Punjab. Saharanpoor,.

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An inhabitant of Mooshegaree, professes debased form of Hindooism, Kumaon.

An inhabitant of Mooshegaree, professes debased form of Hindooism, Kum...

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Weavers, Hindoos, Delhi. - Early photography, Public domain image

Weavers, Hindoos, Delhi. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Itibar Khan, Kahiree, Beloch frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

Itibar Khan, Kahiree, Beloch frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Jat Sardars,  Hindoos, Rajpootana.

Jat Sardars, Hindoos, Rajpootana.

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Children bathing in the surf: Gold Coast colony.

Children bathing in the surf: Gold Coast colony.

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A Fanti woman: Gold Coast. - A black and white photo of a woman in a dress

A Fanti woman: Gold Coast. - A black and white photo of a woman in a d...

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A Kanuri horseman: Bornu, Northern Nigeria.

A Kanuri horseman: Bornu, Northern Nigeria.

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Three Ute Indian braves. Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

Three Ute Indian braves. Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

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Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

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Korewah, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

Korewah, aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor.

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Tun Sookh Doss Bairagi, Hindoo religious mendicant, Allahabad.

Tun Sookh Doss Bairagi, Hindoo religious mendicant, Allahabad.

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Aghoree, Hindoo mendicant, Benares.

Aghoree, Hindoo mendicant, Benares.

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Bujgotees, Rajpoot tribe, Hindoos, Oude.

Bujgotees, Rajpoot tribe, Hindoos, Oude.

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Poorun Sing, Hindoo Rajpoot, Bais tribe, Allyghur.

Poorun Sing, Hindoo Rajpoot, Bais tribe, Allyghur.

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Sookha Khunjur, Hindoo peasant, Allyghur.

Sookha Khunjur, Hindoo peasant, Allyghur.

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Meer Inayut Hosein, Shiah Mahomedan, a Syud or descendant of Mahomed, Allyghur.

Meer Inayut Hosein, Shiah Mahomedan, a Syud or descendant of Mahomed, ...

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Marwarrees, Hindoo merchants, originally from Marwar, Delhi.

Marwarrees, Hindoo merchants, originally from Marwar, Delhi.

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Sanseeas, vagrants, of no particular creed, Delhi.

Sanseeas, vagrants, of no particular creed, Delhi.

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Wuzeerun, Bazar woman, Mahomedan, Saharunpoor.

Wuzeerun, Bazar woman, Mahomedan, Saharunpoor.

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Man Kaor, Hindoo (Brahmin) widow, Saharanpoor.

Man Kaor, Hindoo (Brahmin) widow, Saharanpoor.

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Kunyts, Hindoo and Buddhist, Simla.

Kunyts, Hindoo and Buddhist, Simla.

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Afreedee, of the Kohat Pass. Afghan frontier tribe. Soonee Mussulman. Kohat.

Afreedee, of the Kohat Pass. Afghan frontier tribe. Soonee Mussulman. ...

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A Sodhee, Sikh, Lahore. - Early photography, Public domain image

A Sodhee, Sikh, Lahore. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Meer Mahomed Khan, Khananee Talpoor, Shea Mussulman, Sind.

Meer Mahomed Khan, Khananee Talpoor, Shea Mussulman, Sind.

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Changars, low caste wandering tribe, Lahore.

Changars, low caste wandering tribe, Lahore.

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Sansees, wandering tribe, Lahore.

Sansees, wandering tribe, Lahore.

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Bheels Vindhyan Range, aboriginal tribe, Mundlasur.

Bheels Vindhyan Range, aboriginal tribe, Mundlasur.

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Dad Mahomed, Officer of Jekranee Horse, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

Dad Mahomed, Officer of Jekranee Horse, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind.

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Ram Rao Narrain, Prime Minister, Indore.

Ram Rao Narrain, Prime Minister, Indore.

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Sadhs, Hindoo sect, Rajpootana.

Sadhs, Hindoo sect, Rajpootana.

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Mussulmans of Bhopal, Pathans, Central India.

Mussulmans of Bhopal, Pathans, Central India.

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Brahmins of Oomkar, Mundhata, Nimaur.

Brahmins of Oomkar, Mundhata, Nimaur.

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Khadir Khan, Mussulman, Mysore.

Khadir Khan, Mussulman, Mysore.

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Holeyas, Hindoos, Coorg. (husband and wife)

Holeyas, Hindoos, Coorg. (husband and wife)

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Hegades, Hindoos, Coorg. (husband and wife)

Hegades, Hindoos, Coorg. (husband and wife)

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Irula women, Neelgerry Hills. - Early photography, Public domain image

Irula women, Neelgerry Hills. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Kurumbars,  Nieelgerries. (men, one standing and one sitting)

Kurumbars, Nieelgerries. (men, one standing and one sitting)

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Yenadies, forest tribe, Chingleput. (family)

Yenadies, forest tribe, Chingleput. (family)

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Chumas, Hindoos, Madras. (cobblers)

Chumas, Hindoos, Madras. (cobblers)

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Snakes. Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

Snakes. Indians of North America. Sterescope Card.

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[Portrait of Indian man and woman, with playing cards.]

[Portrait of Indian man and woman, with playing cards.]

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Beersheba French M Station - Public domain dedication image

Beersheba French M Station - Public domain dedication image

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Sunwar female, (sub-Himalayan origin), Nipal.

Sunwar female, (sub-Himalayan origin), Nipal.

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Moulvees, Mussulman lawyers, Delhi.

Moulvees, Mussulman lawyers, Delhi.

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Sellers of fish, Mussulman, Sind.

Sellers of fish, Mussulman, Sind.

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Laukika smartha, Brahmin, Mysore.

Laukika smartha, Brahmin, Mysore.

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A Mnyamwezi. A Mheha. - A drawing of two men smoking and smoking a cigarette

A Mnyamwezi. A Mheha. - A drawing of two men smoking and smoking a cig...

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Ute Indians on the road to a grand pow-wow. Co-operative store for background.

Ute Indians on the road to a grand pow-wow. Co-operative store for bac...

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Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

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Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

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Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

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Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

Sirga: Queen of the African Bush - Book for children by Rene Guillot

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Beating the death drum for a cannibal feast.

Beating the death drum for a cannibal feast.

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Mullicks, Soonee mahomedans, Behar.

Mullicks, Soonee mahomedans, Behar.

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Rajpoot christian, from Rajpootana, Chota Nagpoor.

Rajpoot christian, from Rajpootana, Chota Nagpoor.

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Limboo group, aboriginal, trans-HImalayan, Nipal. [2 men and one woman sitting]

Limboo group, aboriginal, trans-HImalayan, Nipal. [2 men and one woman...

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Dureeahon, Hindoo from Bundelcund, Allahabad.

Dureeahon, Hindoo from Bundelcund, Allahabad.

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Syud Meer Khan, Shiah Mahomedan of Cabool,  Syud, Meerut.

Syud Meer Khan, Shiah Mahomedan of Cabool, Syud, Meerut.

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Dhokul Sing, Hindoo Jat, Meerut.

Dhokul Sing, Hindoo Jat, Meerut.

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Kwajeh Torab Ali, Mahomedan Moulvee or lawyer, Allyghur.

Kwajeh Torab Ali, Mahomedan Moulvee or lawyer, Allyghur.

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Runneea Jatnee, girl of Jat tribe, Allyghur.

Runneea Jatnee, girl of Jat tribe, Allyghur.

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Niltoo, Hill porter, Rajpoot, Dehra Dhoon.

Niltoo, Hill porter, Rajpoot, Dehra Dhoon.

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Oodassees, Sikh devotees, mendicants, Delhi.

Oodassees, Sikh devotees, mendicants, Delhi.

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Brinjara and wife, itinerant grain merchants, Saharunpoor.

Brinjara and wife, itinerant grain merchants, Saharunpoor.

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Muzbee Sikhs, low caste, Lahore.

Muzbee Sikhs, low caste, Lahore.

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Khuttuk horseman, in armour. Soonee Mussulman, Kohat.

Khuttuk horseman, in armour. Soonee Mussulman, Kohat.

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Sheoranees, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulmans, Derajat, Kohat.

Sheoranees, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulmans, Derajat, Kohat.

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A Ponhar, ancient Sindee tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind

A Ponhar, ancient Sindee tribe, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind

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Sirdar Khan Noomrya, Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind

Sirdar Khan Noomrya, Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind

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Mullik Morad & Ahmedshere, Sipah Afreedees. Soonee Musulmans, Kohat.

Mullik Morad & Ahmedshere, Sipah Afreedees. Soonee Musulmans, Kohat.

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Bhuttumees, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulmans, Kohat.

Bhuttumees, Afghan frontier tribe, Soonnee Mussulmans, Kohat.

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