This photo is believed to be of a mother and three of her children in Vila do Maio. The woman in this photo, unidentified, is also seen in a photo with David Baxter (see: David Baxter and Unidentified Woman, CV-89-043).
David Baxter and an unidentified woman pose for a photo in Vila do Maio. Because of the wall behind them, this photo may have been taken at an 18th century fort that is located on the edge of the village.
Two unidentified women pose for a photograph outside of Vila do Maio, the main settlement on the island of the same name. The appear to be traveling the same road that appears in the slides titled, "Dirt Road at Vila do Maio."
A photograph of David Baxter with an unidentified man [see Tombs in a 19th Century Cemetery] in front of the ruins of a small chapel. The chapel is located just inland from Praia de Cabral, a beach just a couple miles from Sal Rei.
'Tchucalia', proper name unknown to me. A well known figure in Providence, RI who after many years retired to Sal Rei, the place of his birth, to enjoy his last years. This slide was taken approximately 2-3 years before his death. Every day he sat in…
'Tchucalia', proper name unknown to me. A well known figure in Providence, RI who after many years retired to Sal Rei, the place of his birth, to enjoy his last years. This slide was taken approximately 2-3 years before his death. Every day he sat in…
Two female residents of São Felipe pose for a photograph. They appear to be taking a break from some activity, perhaps sorting or selling firewood. In the background, some of the pastel buildings and terracotta roofs that this city is known for.
Portrait of a middle aged man on horseback. The cobblestone streets are a feature of Ribeira Brava, a city in the hinterland of São Nicolau. The city is also known for it's fertile landscape and colorful architecture.
This portrait was taken by Baxter of a middle aged man and woman standing in front of a line of corn stalks in the Ribera Brava / Panja region of Cape Verde.
Unidentified passengers pose for a photo onboard "Porto Novo," a ferry that ran daily service between São Vicente and Santo Antão. The ship has since been retired.
Unidentified passengers pose for a photo onboard "Porto Novo," a ferry that ran daily service between São Vicente and Santo Antão. The ship has since been retired.
An adorable portrait of a group of children in the hinterland of São Nicolau. Once the intellectual center of Cape Verde, the island, neighboring busy São Vicente, has a quiet dignity and rich agriculture life.