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Collection Area Visual Arts Language Not applicable Name Burke, John, 1843-1900

1. Photo 14

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Photo 14
Title:
Afghan group, members of the family of Amir Dost Muhammad. Photographer(s): Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Print mounted on card measuring 270 mm x 380 mm, with letterpress key beneath identifying the sitters. A variant of this portrait, signed by the photographer, can be found at Photo 430/2 (68).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1879-1880
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 14(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 14(1)
Title:
[Group portrait of Afghan dignitaries, the family of Dost Mahomed, probably taken at Kabul.] Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait of members of the Afghan ruling family centred round the young Mahomed Unus, son of Sher Ali Khan (Amir of Afghanistan 1863-66 and 1868-79. All the figures have a number neatly inked on the print above their heads corresponding to the following identif...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1880
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 15/2(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/2(9)
Title:
Rawalpindi. Guard of Honour of Devonshire Regiment. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = British army; Devonshire Regiment; Elgin Collection; guards of honour; military (general); viceregal tours Location = Pakistan; Punjab; Punjab (Pakistan); Rawalpindi
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
16 Nov 1894
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 15/2(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/2(10)
Title:
Sham fight, Pindi Park. K.O.S.B.s [King's Own Scottish Borderers], Artillery & Cavalry on Ridge. Viceroy witnessing attack. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Line of soldiers in foreground, Lord Elgin and group beyond. The mock battles and troop dispositions are described in accompanying newspaper clippings. Subjects = British army; Elgin Collection; King's Own Scottish Borderers; military (general); military exercises; mi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
17 Nov 1894
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 15/2(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/2(11)
Title:
After the sham fight Pindi Park. General Sir W. Elles and staff walking past. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Distant view of General Sir William Elles and military staff. Subjects = Elgin Collection; military (general); military exercises; military training; viceregal tours Location = Pakistan; Punjab; Punjab (Pakistan); Rawalpindi
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
17 Nov 1894
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 15/2(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/2(12)
Title:
The Ghor Katri, Peshawar. Presentation of address of welcome by Municipal Committee. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = addresses; Elgin Collection; official events; viceregal tours Location = North-West Frontier Province; Pakistan; Peshawar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
19 Nov 1894
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 15/2(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/2(13)
Title:
Review at Peshawar. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Troops drawn up around the Union flag for the Viceroy's review of troops under the command of Brigadier-General Kinloch on the Peshawar parade ground. Troop of Bengal Lancers at left of print. Although unsigned, the print is probably by Burke. Subjects = Elgin Collect...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
20 Nov 1894
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 15/2(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/2(14)
Title:
[Viceregal group at] Ali Masjid. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography The Viceroy Lord Elgin seated with staff at Ali Masjid during his visit to the Khyber Pass. Figures in main group identified as follows: Col Ian Hamilton; Mr Babington Smith; Mr Johnson Exe. Engr.; Capt Minchin; Mr Heusman; Capt Adam ADC; Capt Ponsonby ADC; Col Duran...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
21 Nov 1894
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 15/2(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/2(15)
Title:
Tea at Jamrood. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events The scene is described in the accompanying newspaper clipping: 'At Jamrood tea was provided in a shamiana in front of the fort, and officers of the Khyber Rifles and some of the leading Maliks [headmen] were presented to his Excellency...' A slightly distant view of the...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
21 Nov 1894
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 50/1(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 50/1(33)
Title:
[The Brewery, Murree.] Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view from the muddy road leading up to the brewery, built in 1860 and probably seen here not long after its opening. The photograph is possibly by William Baker rather than Burke. Reproduced in Omar Khan, 'From Kashmir to Kabul. The Photographs of John B...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

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