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Creator:
Townsend, Henry, 1815–1886
Title(s):
The inhabitants, customs, idolatries &c. of Abbeokuta, (West Africa) : in six illustrations with letter-press descriptions / by the Revd. H. Townsend.
Published/Created:
Exeter [England] : Drawn on stone & published by G. Townsend, 5, Bear Str., [188-?]
Physical Description:
[12] p., [6] leaves of plates : ill. ; 37 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
DT515.9.A17 T69 1880z+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Cover title.
"Price 5 s."
BAC: British Art Center copy bound in original printed wrappers. Front cover mutilated: lacks upper half. Inscription: From the widow of the late Rev. R.J. Knight, Throwley, 1899.
Subject Terms:
Abeokuta Province (Nigeria) -- Pictorial works.
Abeokuta Province (Nigeria) -- Social life and customs.
Nigeria -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Pictorial works.
Townsend, G. -- Publisher.
Form/Genre:
Lithographs -- Hand-colored -- 188-.
Contributors:
Townsend, George, fl. 1887, lithographer.
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  • Native Chiefs house
  • Male and female costume
  • Sheep and goat market
  • Drums, brass sceptre, &c.
  • Idols
  • Funeral procession.

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