The Making of the Bracelet
Item Set
Title
The Making of the Bracelet
Subject
A series of photographs showing the bracelet being made.
Description
A series of nine photographs which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. ON1937/594 [NS30/09/2020]
Date
31 May 1937
Items
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Finished coil on arm
A young woman holds her arm up on her knee to show off the bracelet that has just been made on her arm. The maker sits with her. This photograph is part of a series of nine which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province. -
Tightening coil from wrist up
A close up of a man and woman sitting together on the ground while he tightens a metal coil around her arm to form a large bracelet that covers most of her fore arm. This photograph is part of a series of nine which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province. -
Slipping coil on to girl's arm
A young woman sits on the ground holding out her arm to a man who is beginning to tighten a wire coil onto her arm. This photograph is part of a series of nine which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province. -
Two girls standing in country watching
A young woman and a child stand in front of tree looking to their right. This photograph is part of a series of nine which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province. -
Tightening coil at wrist
A young woman sits on the ground holding her arm on her knee. An older man tightens the final coil of a large metal bracelet so that it fits snugly on her wrist. This photograph is part of a series of nine which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province. -
Slipping coil on to girl's arm
A man and a woman are sitting on the ground. She holds her hand out to him and watches as he tightens a large wire coil on her arm. This photograph is part of a series of nine which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province. -
Winding long wire into large open coil (3)
A man sits on the ground with a large wire coil which he has made. This photograph is part of a series of nine which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province. -
Winding long wire into large open coil (2)
A close up of a man sitting on the ground and winding a piece of metal into a large coil. This photograph is part of a series of nine which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province -
Winding long wire into large open coil (1)
An older man is sitting on the ground and bending wire into a large coil, trees and grass can be seen in the background. This is the first photograph in a series of nine which shows the process for making a bracelet which was then acquired by Diana and Antoinette Powell Cotton and is now in the museum's collection. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province. -
Mutenya and N'Dandi with baskets
Two girls, Mutenya dn N'Dandi carrying baskets on their head. The baskets are conical in shape with a flat base. They both wear cloth skirts and multiple necklaces. Square black and white photograph taken on a Rolliflex camera by Diana Powell-Cotton while staying with Soba Tchiliwandele in present day Huila Province.