1920 Halftone Print Coconut Husk Native Copra Process Tradition French XGRA1 YOL1 also known as a rack-and-pinion

also known as a rack-and-pinion railway or rack railway

The chariot groups on top of the building and the lion below were by M

Jim Lowther

The traveling wheels are 12 feet center to center

1920 Halftone Print Coconut Husk Native Copra Process Tradition French XGRA1 YOL1 also known as a rack-and-pinionThis is an original 1920 black and white halftone print of natives splitting coconut husks in French Polynesia, one of the steps to obtaining the sweet meat in the center which is then dried into copra, and used to produce coconut and fodder for livestock. CONDITION This 91+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on