Printed map of Suriname entitled "Landkaart van de Volkplantingen Suriname en Berbice." The map shows many named plantation holdings and buildings and includes an inset showing Paramaribo. Two synagogues are listed on this inset, the German synagog ue and the Portuguese synagogue; Suriname; Guyana
Date:
ca. 1720
Language:
Dutch
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
East Indians--Caribbean Area; East Indians--Guyana; Muslims -- Guyana; Tenth of Muḥarram.; Taʻziyah -- Pictorial works
Description:
Black and white photo postcard depicting a float used in the Taʻziyah processions during the Ashura (Tenth of Muḥarram) festival. The postcard is labeled "British Guane" on reverse in pencil.