Washermen at the ghat, Calcutta, 1962.
1962 · Calcutta, India
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Washers at the ghat waterline, Calcutta, 1962 — Calcutta, 1962
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- 1962
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- Calcutta, India
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- Still 2 · 1.80s into the source clip
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Mid-distance view of washers at a Calcutta river ghat, 1962 — figures in white and colored dress work at the waterline with cloth laid flat on the steps and terraced buildings visible above.
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Source footage and archive context
Calcutta India-1962: People Washing Clothes In The River
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Source format: 8mm.
Browse the collection: 1962 Calcutta India.
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Source reel 1399
Reel label: feb
Year note: 1962
Location note: india,calcuta,bengali
Period detail
Traditional white dhotis and colored garments on the figures, stepped stone ghat architecture, and the 8mm color stock are consistent with the stated 1962 date and early 1960s India.
Film character
Warm color rendering typical of early 8mm stock, visible grain at distance, slight softness on moving figures, and natural outdoor contrast give the footage an unmistakable mid-century archival texture.
Historical context
The dhobi (washerman) tradition at river ghats was central to Indian urban life; the stepped ghat architecture and laundry activity are consistent with a major north Indian river city.
Research note
Multiple individuals are visible at varying distances; faces may be discernible in closer frames; copyright rests with the original filmmaker; likeness review is advised before commercial or editorial use.
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