Bridge over the Shweli, the bridge is in two parts. The centre is an island. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
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Genre: Landscape Photography General view looking down on the bridge. See also Photo 92/2 (30), for a closer view of the same bridge. Another view of the bridge at Photo 92/8 (7). Subjects = bridges; river scenes; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Myanmar; Shan; Shweli (river)
A gathering of Shans in various headgear. One of the tough fibre crimson bags can be seen on the shoulder of a lad near centre. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Shan group in a bazaar. Subjects = bazaars; ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans
This was one of the earliest durbars in the country. The Shan chiefs assembled at Fort Stedman [Yaunghwe] in 1889 (May). Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
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Genre: Historical Events View looking along a row of seated Shan chiefs and European officials, with ceremonial umbrellas held over the central group. See also Photo 92/5 (60). Subjects = durbars; official events; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Myanmar; Shan; Yaunghwe
Hopong hill. The town and Haw are near the tree on the right. A large proportion of the low lying land is under cultivation Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
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Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view of Ho-pong and the nearby conical hill. Subjects = Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Ho-pong; Myanmar; Shan
These are Was on the outer fringes of that country; known as the 'tame' Wa. Their costume is very neat, though their enormous candlestick earrings of silver must be a nuisance. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length group of Wa women. Subjects = ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Was (ethnic group, Burma)