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71. Photo 92/3(13)

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Photo 92/3(13)
Title:
On the first visit paid by any British official to the trans-Salween state of Kengtung, there was some danger of a mischance averted by Scott's firmness and political sense. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Caption continues: 'Afterwards the durbar shed was run up in which conference could be held between the young and ignorant ruler and the British representative'. Showing unidentified Europeans on the verandah of the durbar shed (see print 69 for a view of this building ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890
Extent:
1 item

72. Photo 92/3(62)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/3(62)
Title:
The jungle, Hwe Ka Han. The Gazetteer gives this name as a small stream, a tributary of the Melayu, with a route to Mehongson along its banks. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography See also Photo 92/4 (50). Subjects = jungle scenery; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 item

73. Photo 92/3(64)

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Photo 92/3(64)
Title:
On the Second Wild Wa Expedition 1897-8. The village above is the recalcitrant Loi Lon. The speckled horse appears in many photoes. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking towards the village of Loi Lon, perched on the summit of a rounded hill. Horses grazing in foreground. See G.E. Mitton, Scott of the Shan Hills (London, 1936), pp.235-9, for an account of Scott's visit there during the Second Wild Wa Expedition. Subje...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

74. Photo 92/3(65)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/3(65)
Title:
This was taken on the Chinese Boundary Commission, and was probably on the line of the Shweli. The communication rope from the camp to the houses above is plainly seen. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = boundary commissions; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

75. Photo 92/3(29)

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Photo 92/3(29)
Title:
A river in the Wild Wa country, first expedition. Very rocky bed. See the two huge rocks in mid-stream above. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along an unidentified river. Subjects = river scenes; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

76. Photo 92/3(30)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/3(30)
Title:
Mat and leaf shelters at midday in the Wild Wa country. Note the characteristic house with crossed sticks at the gable on hill above. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Temporary camp on level ground in foreground, Wa village on the hillside beyond. Probably taken during the First Wild Wa Expedition. Subjects = military (general); military campaigns; military camps; military facilities; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

77. Photo 92/3(66)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/3(66)
Title:
Tip Htila, sister of the Kengtung Sawbwa and wife of the Myosa of Keng Kham [Keng Hkam], a very clever lady. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length portrait of Tip Htila, standing on the verandah of a teak-built house, with four retainers or relatives squatting in front of her. Subjects = Burmese rulers; ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item