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1. Photo 364/13(24)

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Photo 364/13(24)
Title:
The 108 temples, Nawab Hat. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Caption continues: 'There are really 109 temples here. The 109th is outside the Quadrangle, representing the 'Meru' or top bead of the Hindu rosary, which contains 109 beads, and a devotee going round these 109 temples containing the symbol of Shiva is supposed ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1910s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1019(1)

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Photo 1019(1)
Title:
View near Dacca. A ruined temple and bridge. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Photograph of Dacca (Dhaka) taken in the 1880s. This view looks along the Buriganga river bank towards the listing octagonal brick-built tower at the water's edge, with a local boat moored in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1019(6)

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Photo 1019(6)
Title:
Hindoo Temple at Dacca on bank of river. A corresponding temple alongside it was washed away in 1880. This one is nearly undermined, and must fall soon. Native boats on left. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Photograph of temples at Dacca (Dhaka) taken in the 1880s. The photograph has a view of a temple tower on the banks of the River Buriganga. A corresponding temple alongside it was washed away in 1880. This temple was also nearly collapsing when the photograph was taken. Native boats may be seen ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

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