Local traders on the quayside at Madras, India

Local traders on the quayside at Madras, India. The traders have laid out their wares alongside a passenger cruise ship and the goods for sale or barter include various types of pottery, cloths, ornaments, wood carvings and metalwork. Some tourists are looking at what is on offer. Two pumping units on two wheeled, iron framed trolleys are on the quayside, one in the foreground and one under a travelling crane. motor cars are parked in front of buildings in the background.

Object Details

ID: P92950
Type: Sheet film negative.
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 117 mm x 168 mm
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