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Language Not applicable Subject British Colonial Architecture Place Bombay, India

1. Photo 806/3(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 806/3(20)
Title:
Elphinstone Circle and Cathedral, 'Bombay.' Photographer: Frith's Series
Scope & Content:
Inscription: 'Frith's Series' blindstamp lower left. Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking across the public garden in the centre of Elphinstone Circle, towards the tower of Saint Thomas's Cathedral on the far side.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1000/10(1091)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/10(1091)
Title:
[St John's Afghan Memorial Church, Colaba, Bombay, under construction.] Photographer: Biggs, Thomas
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Seen here before the construction of the spire (completed in 1865). The church was consecrated by Bishop Harding on 7 July 1858. Designed by the city engineer Henry Conybeare, building began in 1847: 'The construction of the church was a milestone in the history...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1855
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1000/10(1092)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/10(1092)
Title:
[St John's Afghan Memorial Church, Colaba, Bombay, under construction.] Photographer: Biggs, Thomas
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Side view of church seen in print 1091. Not included in T. Bloch, 'A list of the photographic negatives of Indian antiquities in the collection of the Indian Museum: with which is incorporated the list of similar negatives in the possession of the the India Offi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1855
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1000/10(1093)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/10(1093)
Title:
[St John's Afghan Memorial Church, Colaba, Bombay, under construction.] Photographer: Biggs, Thomas
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Showing tower under construction. Not included in T. Bloch, 'A list of the photographic negatives of Indian antiquities in the collection of the Indian Museum: with which is incorporated the list of similar negatives in the possession of the the India Office' (C...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1855
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1000/10(1094)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/10(1094)
Title:
[St John's Afghan Memorial Church, Colaba, Bombay, under construction.] Photographer: Biggs, Thomas
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Showing tower under construction. Not included in T. Bloch, 'A list of the photographic negatives of Indian antiquities in the collection of the Indian Museum: with which is incorporated the list of similar negatives in the possession of the the India Office' (C...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1855
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 1000/11(1270a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/11(1270a)
Title:
The Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art, Bombay. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking towards the School of Art, with shipping in the harbour beyond and Elephanta Island in the distance. Photograph possibly taken from the roof of St Xavier's College.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870s
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 1000/22(2190a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/22(2190a)
Title:
Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Building, Elphinstone College, Bombay. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the building. India Museum no. 1629.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 1000/22(2192a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/22(2192a)
Title:
Convocation Hall of the University, Bombay. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the newly-completed building, with traces of building work still visible in the foreground. India Museum no. 1631.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1874
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 1000/22(2193a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/22(2193a)
Title:
The Opthalmic Hospital, Bombay. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the rather church-like building, constructed in rubble masonry and with a corrugated-iron roof. Built by Sir Cowasji Jehangir. India Museum no. 1632.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 1000/39(4102)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1000/39(4102)
Title:
Photographic copy of an artist's impression of the New Elphinstone High School, Bombay. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1878
Extent:
1 item