GIULIO CLOVIO (Modrus 1498-1578 Rome). Page (and verso) from an illuminated manuscript showing The Virgin Annunciate surrounded by decorative border containing niches with statues of Moses and King Solomon etc. Creation date: c.1546.
BUNKER, Chang and Eng (1811-1884). Carte de visite photograph showing conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker in full-length pose, signed by both. Creation date: 19th century.
Album of plans and elevations of the Taj Mahal and other buildings in Agra.
Scope & Content:
Album of 25 plans and elevations of the Taj Mahal and other buildings in Agra laid down in an album, commissioned by Lady Nugent 1812. By Agra draughtsmen, 1812-15. The drawings are of varying sizes, some larger than the album page. The standard views are enclosed within thick and thin black ru...
Pontoons for the building of the Garai Bridge, Nadia district (Bengal). 1869. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘The 'Pontoons' at Gourie Bridge. Lifting cylinder that went over in cyclone10th June '69.’ Pen-and-ink and crayon; 8 by 10 ins. Circumstances of acquisition unrecorded. Note: This sket...