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munjid Locals with Unprocessed Cotton, Egypt 1870

This rare 1870 photograph by Émile Béchard captures a group of Egyptian locals handling unprocessed cotton, likely prior to its transport or refinement.
The image reflects the pivotal role of cotton in Egypt’s 19th-century economy, especially after the American Civil War increased global demand.
It provides a candid glimpse into the manual labor and rural economy of the Khedival period.