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Native Water Carrier Cape Town Postcard - Early 1900s South Africa – Dee's Postcards
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Archival photograph of a water carrier in Cape Town, South Africa, early 1900s, carrying two buckets on a shoulder yoke
Back of vintage Cape Town water carrier postcard with D.W.W. publisher mark and King Edward VII stamp
$20.00

Native Water Carrier, Cape Town - Postcard SP23

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This postcard shows a water carrier in Cape Town, South Africa, from the early 1900s. The image captures daily life and labor practices of the period.

Scene Details:

  • Water carrier with shoulder yoke and two metal buckets
  • Traditional work attire including head wrap and vest
  • Outdoor setting with vegetation in background
  • Machine-tinted coloring typical of early 20th century postcards
  • Caption reads "Native Water Carrier, Cape Town"
  • Handwritten date notation "21-2-11" on front

The back features a D.W.W. publisher mark, divided back format, and a King Edward VII one penny stamp with partial postmark.

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D