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Project / Collection The Photographic Collection from DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation Language Not applicable Subject Customs and traditions

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. EAP838/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (4.5" x 6.5")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 4.5" x 6.5".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
TIFF images

3. EAP838/1/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5
Title:
Landscape and Temples
Scope & Content:
Landscape and Temples: The landscape and temples are from Kathmandu Valley and the surrounding cities.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
185 TIFF images

4. EAP838/1/1/5/134

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/134
Title:
Scope & Content:
Tikijhya, a newari wooden window, carved with traditional designs.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/1/5/155

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/155
Title:
Scope & Content:
Traditional Newari windows.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7
Title:
Portraits
Scope & Content:
Nepal opened up to the outside only in 1950s. Cameras were only allowed to the Ranas and a few elites. The portraits taken before the 50s are interesting as they give a glimpse into a common man's life that are not documented otherwise.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
55 TIFF images

7. EAP838/1/1/7/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7/18
Title:
Scope & Content:
A gurung man dressed in traditional clothes.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (10"x12")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 10" x12".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
TIFF images

9. EAP838/1/3/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/5
Title:
Landscape and Temples
Scope & Content:
Landscape and Temples: The landscape and temples are from Kathmandu Valley and the surrounding cities.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
39 TIFF images

10. EAP838/1/3/5/25

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/5/25
Title:
Scope & Content:
Chaukot Durbar, a royal palace of the Malla kings situated in Patan Durbar Square. It displays examples of traditional sacred art of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting. The building is now the Patan Museum.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image