Moslems & Hindus In India

Margaret Bourke-White1946

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Professional Moslem female beggars wearing purdah while paper one (R) is holding up has message written in Urdu saying she is a widow w. 2 children & nobody to support her; laws of Islam prohibit women fr. speaking loudly.

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Title: Moslems & Hindus In India
Date: 1946
Location: Delhi, India
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Religions, Beggars, Purdah, People And Customs, India, Moslem, Vintage Print, 1940s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Photographer: Margaret Bourke-White
Original ID: TimeLife_image_736441
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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