Gezicht op het beschadigde Dixon hotel, het hoofdkwartier van Robert Baden-Powell in Mafeking 1901

This stereoscopic photograph titled “Gezicht op het beschadigde Dixon hotel, het hoofdkwartier van Robert Baden-Powell in Mafeking” by Underwood & Underwood, taken in 1901, depicts the damaged Dixon Hotel in Mafeking, South Africa, which served as the headquarters for Robert Baden-Powell during the Second Boer War. The photo shows a group of soldiers standing in front of the building, which has a large hole in its wall, suggesting a recent attack. This photo captures a significant moment in South African history and offers a glimpse into the aftermath of the Second Boer War.