Landholder standing with a red check cloth in his hand and a white cloth under his arm
Scope & Content:
Landholder standing with a red check cloth in his hand and a white cloth under his arm. Inscribed: ‘Substantial Ryoti cultivator of many acres.’ 9.25 by 7 ins.
Madras Town Peon with a dark blue cross-belt, purple turban and crimson sash, holding a cane. Inscribed: ‘Madras Town Peon, before the introduction of the New Police.’. 9 by 7 ins. Note: The police in the town of Madras were reorganised by Act XIII of 1856. It seems probable therefore that t...
Periya-annan, the underservant, in white coat and turban. Inscribed: ‘Periahannan - best of Maty tribe.’. 9 by 7 ins. Note: In Madras the term ‘Maty’ was applied to the underservant who cleaned the crockery, knives and lamps.
Munusvami, the drink-cooler, in white coat and turban, with three bottles in an ice box beside him. Inscribed: ‘Moonaasaumy - attending servant & Ice Maker.’ 9 by 7 ins.