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...
Governor of a fort and wife; the man holds a rose, and his wife a betel leaf. Inscribed: ‘A Killidar (Governor of a Fort) and his wife.’ Note: Coloured version of Add.Or.1955.
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 King of Burma on an elephant in a procession with his infantry. By a Burmese artist, 1870-85. Inscribed on front in Burmese: ............................... (The King leading his army) and on side: .................... (Ma Ma Khin’s parabaik). Opaque water-colour; section from a ‘parabai...