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Language Not applicable Subject Public Buildings Material Type Prints, Drawings and Paintings

1. Add Or 377

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 377
Title:
Spearman or post-runner
Scope & Content:
Spearman or post-runner.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1830-1840
Extent:
1 Item

2. Add Or 1603

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 1603
Title:
Bombay Post Peon with satchel and letters; Bombay Police Peon with whip
Scope & Content:
(a) Bombay Post Peon with satchel and letters. Inscribed: ‘Bombay Post Peon.’ (b) Bombay Police Peon with whip. Inscribed: ‘Bombay Police Peon.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1856
Extent:
1 Item

3. Add Or 2551

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 2551
Title:
A Punjabi post-runner with a satchel of letters hanging from a spear over his shoulder.. Artist(s): Kapur Singh (fl.1866)
Scope & Content:
A Punjabi post-runner with a satchel of letters hanging from a spear over his shoulder. By Kapur Singh, an Amritsar artist. 15 October 1866. Inscribed by Augustus Honner on album page: ‘Kupoor Sing of Umritsar 15/10/66’; on mount: ‘A dak Runner or Postman - where there is no ‘mail cart’. The...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1866
Extent:
1 Item

4. P946

Reference (shelfmark):
P946
Title:
The Assembly Rooms on the race ground near Madras.. Artist(s): Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840), and Daniell, William (1769-1837)
Scope & Content:
The Assembly Rooms on the race ground near Madras. No. XI. THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS ON THE RACE GROUND. The Race Ground is between seven and eight miles from Madras, and near to St. Thomas's Mount, which, in this view, appears on the right of the Assembly Rooms. The races are supported by English ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1798
Extent:
1 Item

5. WD540(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(9)
Title:
The Library, etc., on the bank - Thayet-myo. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘The Library, ec., on the bank - Thayet-myo.’ THE principal object in the second and nearer view of the high bank is a large bungalow termed ‘‘the Library’,’ and is, it is believed, used not only as such, but as an Assembly Room, for any other public purpose which the requirements of the little...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

6. WD540(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(20)
Title:
Panoramic view of Pagân, looking N.E. by N.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Panoramic view of Pagân, looking N.E. by N.’ THE marvels of the ancient city of Pagan, with, its ten miles of ruins, eight centuries old, had long been the subject of conversation and anxious curiosity to the members of the Mission, — and their realization rather exceeded than fell short of ex...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

7. WD540(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(27)
Title:
Meen-gyan, from the Steamer. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Meen-gyan, from the Steamer.’ TANTALIZED by late arrival at and early departure from the village of Koon-yooa, with its panorama of magnificent trees, colossal lions, beautiful pagodas and picturesque scenery generally, on the western bank, of which, consequently, no sketches could be obtained...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

8. WD540(42)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(42)
Title:
Street, and Eastern gate of Umeerapoora.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Street, and Eastern gate of Umeerapoora.’ The gate of honour at which the Mission entered on the several occasions of audiences with the King is called the ‘Ywè-dau-yoo-Taga,’ or the ‘Royal Gate of the Chosen’, because the care of it is entrusted to chosen troops. ‘It is the only gate of the P...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

9. WD3553

Reference (shelfmark):
WD3553
Title:
A postman standing in front of the Calcutta General Post Office
Scope & Content:
A postman standing in front of the Calcutta General Post Office.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890
Extent:
1 Item