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David Kakabadze’s Father on Ferry Boat – Rioni River, Kutaisi

Sepia-toned photograph showing a small wooden boat with several passengers on a river, with low buildings visible along the opposite bank.

David Kakabadze’s father ferrying passengers across the Rioni River in Kutaisi. Photograph by David Kakabadze.

David Kakabadze’s father ferrying passengers across the Rioni River in Kutaisi. This sepia-toned photograph documents everyday river transport in western Georgia during the early 20th century. The image captures a small wooden boat carrying passengers across the water, with riverside buildings visible in the background. The work reflects both personal family documentation and the social landscape of Kutaisi before modern bridge infrastructure became dominant.

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Date
1900s
Photographer
David Kakabadze
Source
Family archive of David Kakabadze
Rights
Public domain - Free to use
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