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1. Foster 35

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 35
Title:
Cape of Good Hope. Table Mountain dominates the picture. On the shore is seen a walled fort, from which flies the Dutch flag. To the right is another fortified building, and behind are a number of warehouses or dwellings. Shipping in the foreground. Ar
Scope & Content:
Cape of Good Hope, c.1731 Table Mountain, flanked by two other lofty hills, dominates the picture. On the shore is seen a walled fort, from which flies the Dutch flag. To the right is another fortified building, and behind are a number of warehouses or dwellings. In the roads, besides severa...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

2. Foster 35, 37, 40, 45-46, 48

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 35, 37, 40, 45-46, 48
Title:
LAMBERT, GEORGE (1710-85) and SCOTT, SAMUEL (1710-72) Lambert was a landscape and scene painter, working for the Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre and afte ...
Scope & Content:
LAMBERT, GEORGE (1710-85) and SCOTT, SAMUEL (1710-72) Lambert was a landscape and scene painter, working for the Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre and after 1736 for Covent Garden. He was a friend of Hogarth, first President of the Society of Artists and founder of the Beefsteak Club. Scott was an...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1730-1732
Extent:
6 items

3. Foster 37

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 37
Title:
The island of St Helena, as seen from the north west, with Jamestown, in the centre of the picture. Along the sea-front runs a double wall of fortifications. On either side of the town rise precipitous cliffs. English ships are in the foreground. Artis
Scope & Content:
St. Helena, c.1731 The island of St. Helena, as seen from the north west, with Jamestown, the principal settlement and the head-quarters of the government, in the centre of the picture. Along the sea-front runs a double wall of fortifications, on the centre bastion of which flies the British f...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

4. Foster 40

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 40
Title:
Tellicherry, Kerala. A large goods-shed stands near the shore; and a few houses are visible behind and at the side. To the left is the fort, from a bastion of which flies the Union Jack. Shipping in the foreground, wooded hills in the background. Artis
Scope & Content:
Tellicherry, Kerala, c.1731 A large goods-shed, with open sides and a fence, stands near the shore; and a few houses are visible behind and at the side. To the left is the fort, from a bastion of which flies the Union Jack. It contains two considerable buildings and some subsidiary ones; and ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

5. Foster 45

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 45
Title:
Fort William, Calcutta. In the foreground are a number of English vessels. Behind is seen the river face of the Fort with battlements enclosing Government House. The steeple of St Anne's Church is visible.. Artist(s): Lambert, George (1710-1765), and S
Scope & Content:
Fort William, Calcutta, c.1731 In the foreground are a number of English vessels, three of which are firing salutes. Behind is seen the river face of the Fort, showing two lines of battlements, enclosing the Government House. Over the roof of the latter rises the steeple of St. Anne’s Church ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

6. Foster 46

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 46
Title:
Fort St George, Madras. The fort is shown as viewed from the sea. The Government buildings and the various parts of the fortifications stand out with great distinctness. To the left of the flag-tower is seen St Mary's Church. Artist(s): Lambert, George
Scope & Content:
Fort St. George, Madras, c.1731 The fort is shown as viewed from the sea. The Government buildings and the various parts of the fortifications stand out with great distinctness. To the left of the flag-tower is seen St. Mary’s Church (consecrated in 1680, and the first church to be erected by...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

7. Foster 48

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 48
Title:
Bombay. The E.I. Company warehouse is in the centre, the castle is on the right with Union Jack flying and a number of warehouse are on the left. The foreground is occupied by shipping with a large boat flying the Company's colours. Artist(s): Lambert,
Scope & Content:
Bombay, c.1731 In the centre of the picture is a large white building, with a high gateway surmounted by a coat of arms; this seems to be ‘the Bunder or Company’s Warehouses’ marked in Grose’s map (about 1760). In front, a pier projects into the harbour. On the right stands the castle, with the...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

8. Foster 887

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 887
Title:
East India Company coat of arms, originally hung above the Chairman’s seat in the the Director’s Court Room at East India House, Leadenhall Street
Scope & Content:
The East India Company's coat of arms, c.1730. Wood, carved, painted and gilded. 130 by 152 cm After 1709 the Company adopted the arms granted to the ‘New’Company in 1698, incorporating the royal arms and cross of St. George on the central shield, which is surmounted by a turbanned casque an...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1730
Extent:
1 Item

9. Foster 889-894

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 889-894
Title:
Six Lion chairs, one chair with arms. The crest rails grooved and carved with the EIC lion badge within a circle, in the centre.
Scope & Content:
Six 'Lion' chairs, one with arms, the crest rails grooved and carved with the E.I.C. lion badge within a circle, in the centre. Lower rail turned with helical grooves. Turned front legs, square back legs. 1800-20. Mahogany, with modern horsehair covered upholstery. Originally used at East ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1800-1820
Extent:
1 Item

10. Foster 889-894, Foster 898-904, Foster 907-909, Foster 917-920

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 889-894, Foster 898-904, Foster 907-909, Foster 917-920
Title:
F889-894; F898-904; F907-909; F917-920 22 late 18th/early 19th century chairs associated with the East India Company's premises in Leadenhall Street a ...
Scope & Content:
F889-894; F898-904; F907-909; F917-920 22 late 18th/early 19th century chairs associated with the East India Company's premises in Leadenhall Street and the Board of Control offices in Cannon Row. Chairs temporarily moved to IDP Room, 17 January 2012: F889-894 F900 F902 F904 F908 F909 F...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1759-1820
Extent:
11 items