‘Avalanche Bungalow’, Ootacamund. Landscape with rolling hills; two palanquins and servants in foreground. 26 December 1851. Artist(s): Bellasis, George Hutchins (1807-1862)
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‘Avalanche Bungalow’, Ootacamund. Landscape with rolling hills; two palanquins and servants in foreground. 26 December 1851. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘(10) From the ‘Avalanche Bungalow’ Verandah; 26th Decr. 5l.’; in pencil:’ Eckfords going down.’
Hilly landscape near Ootacamund with winding roads and bungalows. January 1852. Artist(s): Bellasis, George Hutchins (1807-1862)
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Hilly landscape near Ootacamund with winding roads and bungalows. January 1852. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘(12) Nr Ootacamund. Towards the Top of the ‘Kaitee Pass’. Jany 52.’
Detail of Dodabetta observatory near Ootacamund shown in previous sketch; an Englishman and woman and white horse in the foreground. January 1852. Artist(s): Bellasis, George Hutchins (1807-1862)
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Detail of Dodabetta observatory near Ootacamund shown in previous sketch; an Englishman and woman and white horse in the foreground. January 1852. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘The Observatory. (Highest Point.) 8864 feet.’ 6.5 by 8.5 ins.
Offices, Ootacamund. Hilly landscape with white bungalow flying a Union Jack and signalling flags. Artist(s): Bellasis, George Hutchins (1807-1862)
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Offices, Ootacamund. Hilly landscape with white bungalow flying a Union Jack and signalling flags. 1852. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘(14) Public Office, Ootacamund. 1852. Command. Officer’s Office; Pay Office; Post Office; etc. etc.’
Murkurti Peak, W. of Ootacamund. February 1852. Artist(s): Bellasis, George Hutchins (1807-1862)
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Murkurti Peak, W. of Ootacamund. February 1852. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘(15) Appearance of ‘Makoortee Peak’; (about 2 miles distant.) Feby. ’52. from the top of this curious peak, you look over 4,000 feet into the low country.’
The Club House, Ootacamund. Hilly landscape with classical bungalow, thatched verandas and pillared portico. Artist(s): Bellasis, George Hutchins (1807-1862)
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The Club House, Ootacamund. Hilly landscape with classical bungalow, thatched verandas and pillared portico. 1852. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘(16) The ‘Club House’; Ootacamund. 1852. a splendid building beautifully furnished, accommodation for about 30 members; with Library; Billiard rooms, e...