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11. Photo 1424/1(56)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1424/1(56)
Title:
[A regiment of the Bengal Native Infantry (British Indian Army) showing their musicians in the front row.] Photographer(s): Gaye, Joseph
Scope & Content:
View of a large group. A regiment of the Bengal Native Infantry (British Indian Army) showing their musicians in the front row. Joseph Gaye was bandmaster to the bands of the 32nd (Punjab) Bengal Native Infantry (Pioneers), 45th (Rattray's Sikhs) Bengal Native Infantry and 38th Bengal Infantry fo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1888-1892
Extent:
1 item

12. Photo 1424/3(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1424/3(18)
Title:
A Nepalese Soldier & his Wife. Photographer(s): Gaye, Joseph
Scope & Content:
View of a Royal Nepalese Army Band clarinetist poses with his wife and two children.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1888-1892
Extent:
1 item

13. Photo 1424/3(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1424/3(19)
Title:
Nepalese dancing girl. Photographer(s): Gaye, Joseph
Scope & Content:
View of a female dancer with band playing traditional instruments. The dancer is wearing traditional Newar clothing: parsi (a sari with many pleats), misālan (blouse fastened with cloth ties and gā (shawl) wrapped around her upper body. The headdress is worn for special events. The instruments, l...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1888-1892
Extent:
1 item