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Project / Collection The Photographic Collection from DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation Language Not applicable Name Edward VIII, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1894-1972

1. EAP838/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1
Title:
Dirgha Man Collection of photographs [Late 1800s-mid 1940s] Ganesh Man Chitrakar [mid 1940s- early 1950s]
Scope & Content:
These glass plate negatives were taken by Dirgha Man (1877-1951) and Ganesh Man Chitrakar (1916-1985). They are interesting in the context of Nepal’s history as they were Court Photographers. Furthermore, Nepal did not open up to outside visitors until the early-1950s. The photographs that Dirgh...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
5072 TIFF images

2. EAP838/1/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/4
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (8"x10")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 8" x 10".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
TIFF images

3. EAP838/1/4/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/4/1
Title:
Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies.
Scope & Content:
Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies. The Ranas ruled Nepal from 1846 when Jung Bahadur Rana captured power from the Shah Kings and started a 104 year rule as hereditary Prime Ministers. As Dirgha Man started working in the courts since the late 19th century, Rana Portraits and Ceremonie...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
47 TIFF images

4. EAP838/1/4/1/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/4/1/8
Title:
Scope & Content:
HRH Prince of Whales Edward VIII in Chitwan for a hunting trip. Prince Edward and Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher is observing the Guard of Honour.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1921
Extent:
1 Tiff image