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

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. EAP838/1/1/5/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/9
Title:
Scope & Content:
The steps leading to Swayambhu Mahachaitya. Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temp...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/1/5/29

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/29
Title:
Scope & Content:
Statue of King Pratap Malla, his wife and son on an elephant situated on the southern side of Rani Pokhari. King Pratap Malla, one of the most illustrious monarchs of the Malla dynasty, built Rani Pokhari in 1670 AD. He had the tank constructed to console his queen who was distraught with grief ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/5/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/38
Title:
Scope & Content:
Stone water sprout.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/5/129

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/129
Title:
Scope & Content:
Statue of King Pratap Malla, his wife and son on an elephant situated on the southern side of Rani Pokhari. King Pratap Malla, one of the most illustrious monarchs of the Malla dynasty, built Rani Pokhari in 1670 AD. He had the tank constructed to console his queen who was distraught with grief ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/1/5/165

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/165
Title:
Scope & Content:
Buffalos drinking water at the river.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. 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

10. 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