ILN 1928, 76 — Afghan Ladies in European Dress
A large group of Afghan women in European dress - partly unveiled, partly veiled - sitting on benches under a canopy. The picture was probably taken during the ceremonies of jashen-e esteqlal at Paghman.
A large group of Afghan women in European dress - partly unveiled, partly veiled - sitting on benches under a canopy. The picture was probably taken during the ceremonies of jashen-e esteqlal at Paghman.
The distaff side of the westernisation of Afghanistan: Afghan ladies in European dress - a photograph just received from Kabul.
The Europeanization of Afghanistan proceeds apace, thanks to the recent tour of King Amanullah and his Consort. Her Majesty is at least as modern as her husband, and is keenly interested in the welfare and freedom of her country-women.
Image No.
ILN 1928, 76
Collection
The Illustrated London News
Series
ILN 1927-28, King Amanullah’s Journey to Europe
Format
56/93 mm
Quality
Print of a photograph, fair
Place, date
Paghman, August 1928
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