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1. Photo 953, 2

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2
Title:
Photographic views in Madura. By Captain L. Tripe, Government Photographer, Madras Presidency. Part II. With descriptive notes. Photographer(s): Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Imprint: 1858 [Madras, 1860]. Large folio volume measuring 458 x 570 mm in modern red buckram binding, with letterpress titlepage and contents page, and nine prints laid down onto pages impressed with Tripe's drystamp (initial 'T.L.' within strap reading 'Government Photographer', surmounted b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
9 items

2. Photo 953, 2(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2(6)
Title:
The Civil Hospital [Madurai]. Photographer: Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'The building in the view is the only remains of the old fort of Madura. It formed one of its gateways. Orme says that that the fort consisted of a double wall and ditch and was nearly 4000 yards in circumference.' Albumen print, 361 x 259 mm. Subjects = healt...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 953, 2(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2(7)
Title:
Basement of an unfinished gopuram [near the Perumal Temple, Madurai]. Photographer: Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Albumen print, 369 x 257 mm. Subjects = gopuras; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); printed books; Tripe, 'Photographic views of Madura' (1858)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 953, 2(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2(8)
Title:
Bimanum and court of the Perumal Pagoda [Madurai]. Photographer: Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the paved court, with the outer colonnade at the right, and the temple vimana on the left. Albumen print, 270 x 354 mm. Subjects = Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); printed books; temples; Tripe, 'Photographic views of Madura...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 953, 2(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2(1)
Title:
East front of the Puthu Mundapum [Pudu Mandapa, Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai]. Photographer: Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of east façade of the mandapa, showing the screen of columns carved with rearing horses and riders. A somewhat faded and yellowing print. Albumen print, 373 x 282 mm. Subjects = architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hin...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 953, 2(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2(5)
Title:
West front of the Puthu Mandapum. [Pudu Mandapa, Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai]. Photographer: Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the façade of the Pudu Mandapa facing the main temple. Similar to print 1, but this print is in a better state of preservation. Albumen print, 359 x 265 mm. Subjects = architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); In...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 953, 2(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2(4)
Title:
Entrance to the nave from the western portico. [Pudu Mandapa, Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai]. Photographer: Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); Indian sculpture; Indian sculpture (Hindu); mandapas; printed books; temples; Tripe, 'Photographic views of Madura' (1858)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 953, 2(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2(2)
Title:
Aisle on the south side of the Puthu Mundapum, from the western portico. [Pudu Mandapa, Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai]. Photographer: Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the colonnade. Albumen print, 282 x 349 mm. Subjects = architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); mandapas; printed books; temples; Tripe, 'Photographic views of Madura' (1858)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 953, 2(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2(9)
Title:
The Blackburne Testimonial [Madurai]. Photographer: Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography 'The iron column surmounted by a lamp in the view, was erected by subscription in memory of Mr John Balckburne Collector of Madura from 1835 to 1848. It is situated at the head of Great Bazar Street.' Albumen print, 350 x 252 mm. Subjects = British colonial arc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 953, 2(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 953, 2(3)
Title:
View of the nave from the Simhasanum at the west end. [Pudu Mandapa, Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai]. Photographer: Tripe, Linnaeus
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View along the interior of the Pudu Mandapa, with richly-carved columns on either side. Albumen print with arched top, 330 x 225 mm. Subjects = architectural elements; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); interiors; mandapas; printed books; temples...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item