Minsitry of Information, Addis Ababa

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Date of image

1961

Creator

Hershfield, A.F.

Place

Ethiopia

Source

University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries, Africa Focus: Sights and Sounds of a Continent; African Studies Collection

This was taken during the celebration of the emperor's and empress's anniversary. The painting includes neon outlines around it. The horse and cart, which are also referred to as "gari", is no longer legally operated in Addis Ababa, but it was still a common means of transportation until 1965.

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