Orcha. Inspecting the Sports. Photographer: Dayal, Deen
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events European group (Lord Curzon not present) seated on chairs on a carpet set out in a field. Lady Curzon is seated in the centre of the group. Servants and tents in background. Subjects = Curzon Collection; dress (European); social life; sports days; viceregal tours
Mandu. H.E. inspecting Elephant Gate. Photographer: Dayal, Deen
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Viceregal party inspecting the ruins of the Hathi Pol, an arched gateway flanked by two stone elephants (lower halves only remaining). Subjects = Curzon Collection; gateways; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Islamic); viceregal tours
Genre: Historical Events State elephant and retainers in procession. Subjects = animals; Curzon Collection; official events; processions; state elephants; viceregal tours
Kota. H.E. returning from Shikar. Photographer: Dayal, Deen
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Lord Curzon being carried in a tonjaun after disembarking from a small steam boat, probably on the River Chambal. Subjects = Curzon Collection; hunting; palanquins; road transport; tonjans; transport; viceregal tours
Bundi. H.E. leaving the Palace. Photographer: Dayal, Deen
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Lord Curzon leaving the palace after returning the visit of the Maharao Raja of Bundi. The Viceroy is seated on a ceremonial litter. Sir Raghubir Singh, Maharao Raja of Bundi, stands to the right. Subjects = Curzon Collection; litters; official events; official visits;...