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Theme
land transport, building/building site, buildings, colonial administration, transport
Photographer
Edmond Leplae (°1868 - †1941)
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Katanga > Elisabethville
Legend
It is well-known that buildings were often prefabricated in the early period of Belgian colonisation. In Katanga, building components did generally not originate from the motherland, but were imported via the railway from what was then Rhodesia or even South Africa. This photo depicts the logistical operation required by such a prefab construction. It is a reminder of the crucial role the Congolese played in this context.
Acquisition related person
Colonial Office, as donor
Date of acquisition
1941-02-22
Original legend
Transport d'un panneau de la maison des passagers.
Inventory number
AP.0.1.1819
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