Sepoy, in undress, squatting by a fire making chapatis, his uniform and matchlock beside him
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Sepoy, in undress, squatting by a fire making ‘chapatis’; his uniform and matchlock beside him. Inscribed: ‘53. Seapoy Roottey Pauchawahay - Making and boiling Bread.’
Indian sepoy of the 36th Native Infantry and wife; the sepoy carries a musket and wears white shorts, a red jacket, blue cummerbund and a blue bonnet-shaped turban with white tufted cockade. His wife carries a brass bowl and a bundle on her head. Inscribed: ‘A Sepoy of the 36th Battn. N.I.’ N...
Maratha commander of cavalry with his wife; the man holds a rose and has his left hand on the hilt of his sword. Inscribed: ‘A Mahratta Commander of Cavalry.’ Note: Coloured version of Add.Or.1954.
The ceremony of ayudha-puja on the ninth day of the Navaratri festival, with priests garlanding and worshipping the colours of the 35th Regiment Bengal Light Infantry.
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Hindu priest garlanding the flags of the 35th Bengal Light Infantry at a presentation of colours ceremony, c.1847. Water-colour; 15.25 by 18.75 ins, Note: This regiment became Light Infantry in 1843 and was given the Governor-General's Order for Kilmarnocks for Sepoys in 1847. The flags bear ...