The photos of Herzekiah-Andrew Shanu
Theme:
events, colonial administration, portrait, architecture and construction
Depicted persons:
Gerald Izëdro Marie Samuel (°1858 - †1913)
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo > Boma
Legend:
Group of Africans in western dress. Among them, with his hand on the shoulder of a young girl, is G.I. Samuel, a compatriot of the photographer H.A. Shanu, who also worked for the Administration of Congo Free State. He visited Belgium several times where he died in 1913. Photo given by G.I. Samuel to Governor General F. Fuchs. The photographer is unknown.
Acquisition related person:
Schütz as donor
Date of acquisition:
1932-09-10
Original legend:
Indigènes évolués.
Photo dédicacée au Gouv. Gl.
[Texte manuscrit en dessous de la photo :] "Hommages respectueux à Monsieur le Gouverneur Général Fuchs. Le Président du Comité des Fêtes G. I. Samuel."
Dimensions:
12 cm x 16,8 cm
Inventory number:
HP.1960.5.1645