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411. Photo 1019(5)

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Photo 1019(5)
Title:
Mahomed Mosque at Dacca. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Photograph of a mosque at Dacca (Dhaka) taken in the 1880s. This is a view looking towards the domes of the mosque, the rest of the building largely concealed by vegetation in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

412. 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

413. Photo 1019(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1019(7)
Title:
View at Dacca. Tomb of Noor Jehan, daughter of a former Nawab of Dacca. Built about 1650 [Bibi Pari's Tomb]. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the tomb. For a more distant view of this tomb and others, see print 3. The structure is identified as the Tomb of Bibi Pari in the Lalbagh Fort in George Michell (ed.), 'The Islamic Heritage of Bengal' (UNESCO, 1984, p. 63). [Albumen print, 264...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

414. Photo 1019(8)

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Photo 1019(8)
Title:
View at Toongee [Tungi], near Dacca. Ruined native bridge piers in foreground. Recently-built iron girder bridge beyond. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Photograph of Dacca (Dhaka) taken in the 1880s. The view is at Tungi, of the piers of a ruined native bridge in the foreground with a recently-built iron girder bridge beyond, spanning the Buriganga River.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

415. Photo 1019(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1019(9)
Title:
View at Toongee [Tungi], near Dacca. Piers of a ruined bridge. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Photograph of Dacca (Dhaka) taken in the 1880s. The view is at Tungi, of the piers of a ruined bridge and pavilion, on the Buriganga River.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

416. Photo 1019(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1019(10)
Title:
Iron girder bridge at Toongee [Tungi], near Dacca. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Photograph of a bridge at Tungi in Dacca (Dhaka) taken in the 1880s. The photograph offers a view of an iron-girder bridge, spanning the River Buriganga and built shortly before this image was taken.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

417. Photo 1019(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1019(11)
Title:
View of Dacca. Down the River Burra-gunga. The city lies on the left bank. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Photograph of Dacca (Dhaka) taken in the 1880s. View looking along the river Buriganga towards the city of Dhaka situated on the left bank. A Hindu temple tower stands at the water's edge.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

418. Photo 1019(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1019(12)
Title:
The Dilkoosha Pleasure Palace, belong to the Nawab Ashanoollah of Dacca. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Photograph of the Dilkusha Palace at Dacca (Dhaka) taken in the 1880s.This is a general view of the building from the garden of the two-storey palace, built in European neo-classical style, which belonged to the Nawab Ashanullah of Dacca.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

419. Photo 1019(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1019(13)
Title:
The 'Chowk' or market place of Dacca. In centre is an old brass-cannon of native manufacture, found in the riverbed many years ago. On left is the chief mosque in the city. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Photograph of Dacca (Dhaka) taken in the 1880s. This photograph presents a general view looking across the market place in Dhaka. In the centre of the image is an old brass-cannon of native manufacture, found in the Buriganga riverbed. On the left is the chief mosque in the city.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

420. Photo 1083/20(32)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1083/20(32)
Title:
Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Government House, Calcutta, Tashilama in balcony. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events View looking towards the main entrance of Government House, with naval guard of honour in foreground. The royal party are ascending the steps of Government House, the portico of which is crowded with dignitaries. Platinum print. Subjects = Bailey Collection; British c...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1905
Extent:
1 item

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