Photograph of West African men and colonial government officials in procession

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Silver gelatin print by unknown photographer, ca. 1912-1914. Image shows young West African men in Naval cadet uniforms, pulling what appears to be a carriage in a procession, while colonial government officials and European settlers walk behind. Loose page from album compiled by William John Roberts ("John"), Liverpool-born merchant for The Lagos Stores Ltd., based in colonial Lagos, Nigeria.