Aborigines Victoria Australia Victorian period

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Aborigines Victoria Australia Victorian period

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Aborigines Colonialism

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This vintage photograph, sourced from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the lives of Aboriginal Australians during the Victorian period in Victoria, Australia. The image, likely taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s during the height of British colonialism, depicts a group of Aboriginal men, women, and children gathered around a lantern, their faces illuminated by its warm glow. Their traditional clothing, adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, stands in stark contrast to the European attire worn by some of the figures in the background. The photograph provides a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between the indigenous population and the European settlers during this period. While some Aboriginal people were forcibly removed from their lands and assimilated into European society, others were able to maintain their cultural traditions and live relatively autonomously. The lantern, a common tool used during the Victorian era for illumination, serves as a symbol of the encroachment of European culture into Aboriginal communities. Yet, it also represents a connection between the two worlds, as the lantern provides light and warmth to the group huddled around it. This photograph offers a valuable historical record of a time when the British Empire extended its reach across the globe, and the lives of indigenous peoples were forever changed. It invites us to reflect on the complexities of colonialism and the enduring resilience of indigenous communities in the face of adversity.

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