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1. Mss Eur E72

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E72
Title:
144 drawings in an album, depicting Gangetic fish. By an Indian artist supervised by Buchanan. These drawings were used for the plates to Buchanan's 'An Account of the Fishes found in the River Ganges and its Branches', Edinburgh, 1822
Scope & Content:
One hundred and four folios of drawings in water-colour and pen and ink depicting Gangetic Fishes, made under the supervision of Francis Buchanan (later Buchanan-Hamilton, 1762-1829). 103 fishes are illustrated, one fish (No.65 and 66) occupying two folios. A coloured side view is usually give...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Bengali, English, and Latin
Date Range:
1798-1814
Extent:
1 volume

2. Mss Eur F111/298, f 11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/298, f 11
Title:
'Fort of Nasirabad Sistan, The "Ark."'
Scope & Content:
A line drawing depicting distant fortifications and an empty, semi-arid landscape in the foreground. Beneath the sketch is the following information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894.; Topo. Dy. No. 777.; No. 461-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1894
Extent:
1 drawing

3. Mss Eur F111/298, f 15

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/298, f 15
Title:
'Main Canal and Burj-i-Sar-i-Band Sistan'
Scope & Content:
A line drawing of a distant fort, Burj-i-Sar-i-Band in Sistan province, Persia [Iran]. The fort stands in a grassy plain. In the foreground is a narrow canal. Beneath the sketch is the following information: Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 780; No. 463-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1894
Extent:
1 drawing

4. Mss Eur F111/298, f 18

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/298, f 18
Title:
'Sistan Band, River Helmand.'
Scope & Content:
A line drawing of a flat, grassy landscape. Depicted is a wide waterway, the Helmand River. By the river is a figure standing with a horse. Beneath the sketch is the following information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 781.; No. 474-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1894
Extent:
1 drawing

5. Mss Eur F111/298, f 22

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/298, f 22
Title:
'Sihkuha (Sistan), Looking West'
Scope & Content:
A line drawing of the hilltop fort of Sihkuha [Se Kohe, Iran]. Below the fort is a cluster of buildings. Beneath the sketch is the following information: 'Exd. J. A. A. March 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 733.; No. 421-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mar 1894
Extent:
1 drawing

6. Mss Eur F111/298, f 29

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/298, f 29
Title:
'Kimak (Sistan).'
Scope & Content:
A line drawing of a small town (Kimak) in a flat, semi-arid landscape. Human figures are depicted in front of the town. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894.; Topo. Dy. No. 778.; No. 462-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1894
Extent:

1 drawing

7. Mss Eur F111/298, f 35

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/298, f 35
Title:
'Mosque at Kain'
Scope & Content:
A line drawing of what appears to be a ruined mosque with the fortified town of Kain [Qaen] in the background. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. April 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 779.; No. 475-I., 94.' The artist is unknown.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1894
Extent:

1 drawing

8. Mss Eur F111/298, f 38

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/298, f 38
Title:
'Bamrud (Birjand). Looking North.'
Scope & Content:
A line drawing of the village of Bamrud in South Khorasan Province, Persia [Iran]. A range of mountains are depicted in the background. In the foreground are two human figures, one standing and the other sitting. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. March 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 73...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mar 1894
Extent:

1 drawing

9. Mss Eur F111/298, f 39

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/298, f 39
Title:
'Sharakhs (Birjand). Looking South.'
Scope & Content:
A line drawing of the fortified town of Sharakhs [Sarakhs]. The town lies in a semi-arid landscape, with hills in the background. There are several human figures depicted outside of the town walls. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. March 1894; Topo. Dy. No. 732.; No. 429-I.,...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mar 1894
Extent:

1 drawing

10. Mss Eur F111/298, f 41

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/298, f 41
Title:
'Tabas, Sunikhana (Birjand).'
Scope & Content:
A line drawing of a fortified town [Tabas]. The town lies in the middle distance within a semi-arid landscape. In the foreground there are depicted what appear to be walled fields and gardens. In the far distance is a range of mountains. Beneath the drawing is the information: 'Exd. J. A. A. Mar...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Apr 1894
Extent:

1 drawing

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