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Collection Area Visual Arts Container Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1043

221. Photo 1043(221)

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Photo 1043(221)
Title:
Profession 'prayer' [Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Monk seated at prayer from a holy book. The title given to this photograph in a typescript list accompanying the Lhasa Mission Diary is 'A professional 'prayer reading holy books aloud outside a patient's tent' (in front of Dr Morgan's hospital). [Gelatin silver print, 156x103mm]. Subjects = ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 7 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

222. Photo 1043(222)

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Photo 1043(222)
Title:
Dr Morgan operating on cataract [Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Dr Morgan performing a cataract operation. The removed cataract can be seen lying on the patient's cheek. [Gelatin silver print, 156x103mm]. Subjects = cataracts (medical); health care; health care facilities; hospitals; medical operations; operating theatres Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 7 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

223. Photo 1043(223)

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Photo 1043(223)
Title:
Operating theatre [Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Dr Morgan and assistants in the operating theatre of his hospital at Lhasa. A patient, with eyes bandaged after a cataracts operation, lies on the table. [Gelatin silver print, 153x104mm]. Subjects = cataracts (medical); health care; health care facilities; hospitals; medical operations; oper...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 7 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

224. Photo 1043(224)

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Photo 1043(224)
Title:
Inoculating a patient [Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Dr Morgan, with two assistants, about to inoculate a Tibetan woman. [Gelatin silver print, 156x104mm]. Subjects = health care; health care facilities; hospitals; vaccination Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 7 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

225. Photo 1043(225)

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Photo 1043(225)
Title:
Panorama of Lhasa from the south. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Panoramic view composed of two joined prints, looking towards Lhasa and the mountains beyond; Kyi Chu river in foreground. 'A panorama of Lhasa taken from the south. In the centre is the Potala. The building on the summit of the left-hand rock is the Medical College...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
11 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

226. Photo 1043(226)

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Photo 1043(226)
Title:
Western gate of Lhasa. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography A monk official and a lay official passing through the gateway. [Gelatin silver print, 113x152mm]. Subjects = gateways; Tibetan architecture Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
11 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

227. Photo 1043(227)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(227)
Title:
South end of Turquoise Bridge [Yutok Bridge, near Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the end of the covered bridge, so named because its roof was covered with glazed green tiles. The Potala is visible in the left background. [Gelatin silver print, 155x109mm]. Subjects = bridges; Tibetan architecture Location = Lhasa; Tibet; Yutok
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
11 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

228. Photo 1043(228)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(228)
Title:
Detail of the Potala [Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of central section of the Potala Palace. [Gelatin silver print, 157x104mm]. Subjects = palaces; Tibetan architecture Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
11 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

229. Photo 1043(229)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(229)
Title:
Ponies from Mongolia [at Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Ponies being watered. 'As we prepared to cross the Kyi Chu in coracles we saw herds of ponies brought down to the river-side to drink. At this time of the year, when the floods have subsided, and while there is still abundant pasture, herds of ponies and mules are brought down from Mongolia to L...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
11 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

230. Photo 1043(230)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(230)
Title:
Nun sister of Dorja Palmo. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Half-length standing portrait. 'Jetsun Kusho called today. She is a sister of Dorje Phagmo (the Thunderbolt Sow) the only woman incarnation in Tibet. She is a shy, little, old nun and has come to Lhasa from Samding, where she lives with Dorje Phagmo, to look after a ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
12 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item