Man climbing a date palm tree with a jug, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

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Title: Man climbing a date palm tree with a jug, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920
Published / Created: between 1915 and 1925
Description: Printed on the photograph are the words, "Madras Toddyman Climbing a Tree." The accompanying caption reads, "A man climbing to the top of a date palm tree. The sap of this tree is used to make an alcoholic drink." A man with a jug and another container strapped to his side climbs up a tree. Another man does the same thing in the background. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Extent: photographic prints, 8.5 x 12.1 cm

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