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2281. Foster 40

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Foster 40
Title:
Tellicherry, Kerala. A large goods-shed stands near the shore; and a few houses are visible behind and at the side. To the left is the fort, from a bastion of which flies the Union Jack. Shipping in the foreground, wooded hills in the background. Artis
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Tellicherry, Kerala, c.1731 A large goods-shed, with open sides and a fence, stands near the shore; and a few houses are visible behind and at the side. To the left is the fort, from a bastion of which flies the Union Jack. It contains two considerable buildings and some subsidiary ones; and ...
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Visual Arts
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Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

2282. Foster 48

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Foster 48
Title:
Bombay. The E.I. Company warehouse is in the centre, the castle is on the right with Union Jack flying and a number of warehouse are on the left. The foreground is occupied by shipping with a large boat flying the Company's colours. Artist(s): Lambert,
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Bombay, c.1731 In the centre of the picture is a large white building, with a high gateway surmounted by a coat of arms; this seems to be ‘the Bunder or Company’s Warehouses’ marked in Grose’s map (about 1760). In front, a pier projects into the harbour. On the right stands the castle, with the...
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Visual Arts
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Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

2283. Foster 107

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Foster 107
Title:
Charles Lamb (1775-1834), clerk in the East India House, 1792-1825. A seated figure, three-quarter length, dressed in black, with East India House in the background. Artist(s): Meyer, Henry (1782-1847)
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Charles Lamb (1775-1834), clerk in the East India House 1792-1825, 1826 A seated figure, three-quarter length, dressed in black. The right hand, holding a pen, rests upon a number of official documents. Behind are two volumes, one of which is labelled ‘Elia’. A red curtain forms the backgrou...
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Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1826
Extent:
1 Item

2284. Foster 116

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Foster 116
Title:
Fath 'Ali Shah King of Persia 1797-1834. The Shah is shown sitting on a rich carpet, wearing a tight-fitting blue costume thickly adorned with jewels. Artist(s): Mirza Baba (fl. 1793-1815)
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Fath ‘Ali Shah of Persia (1797-1834), painted 1798-99 The Shah is shown sitting on a rich carpet, wearing a tight-fitting blue costume thickly adorned with jewels. His sword lies across his knees and in his right hand is a jewelled mace. His long black beard reaches almost to the waist. Upon...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1798-1799
Extent:
1 Item

2285. Foster 245

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Foster 245
Title:
The East offering its riches to Britannia. Allegorical ceiling piece commissioned by the East India Company in 1777 for the Revenue Committe room in East India House. Artist(s): Roma, Spiridione (c. 1737-1781)
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The East offering its riches to Britannia, 1778 ‘The principal figure represents Britannia seated on a rock, to signify the firmness and stability of the empire; and as guardian and protectress of the Company, who are denoted by children behind Britannia, and overshadowed by her veil. The unio...
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Visual Arts
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Not applicable
Date Range:
1778
Extent:
1 Item

2286. Foster 524

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Foster 524
Title:
View near Nasik, Bombay. Temples with pilgrims on the banks of the Godavari River near Nasik; on the right is the Kapalesvara temple. Artist(s): Lewis, Frederick Christian (1813-1875)
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View near Nasik, Bombay, 1864 Temples with pilgrims on the banks of the Godavari River near Nasik; on the right is the Kapaleswar temple. Inscribed: ‘‘J F Lewis. 1864’.’ 11.5 by 18.5 ins (29 by 47 cms) Purchased December 1923, when it was attributed to J.F. Lewis. The authenticity of the i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1864
Extent:
1 Item

2287. Foster 638

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Foster 638
Title:
John Mowbray, Calcutta merchant, seated at a desk piled with account books, attended by a banian or money agent and messenger. Artist(s): Hickey, Thomas (1741-1824), attributed to
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John Mowbray in his office; c.1790. Mowbray, wearing a black velvet suit, cream embroidered waistcoat, grey silk stockings, and white cravat, is seated at a desk piled with account books. An Indian messenger in pink dress, white turban and orange shawl stands behind with a paper. Mowbray’s ba...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

2288. Foster 859

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Foster 859
Title:
Arms of the East India Company. Painted plaster-cast of the original in St Matthias Church, Poplar. The coat of arms formed a ceiling boss, and shows the arms of the original Company, with three ships in full sail
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Arms of the East India Company, c.1654. Painted plaster-cast of the original stone roof-boss in St. Matthias Church, Poplar. Presented by Sir George Birdwood, 1902. The church, formerly known as the Poplar Chapel, was built in about 1654 on ground given by the East India Company. It served a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1654
Extent:
1 Item

2289. Foster 867

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Foster 867
Title:
Ballot box from East India House in Leadenhall Street.
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Ballot box, c.1730. Mahogany veneered with Amboyna wood and ebony, with brass fittings. The ballot box came from East India House in Leadenhall Street. It has two drawers, labelled ‘Yea’ and ‘Nay’ and an inner box with a handle and sliding lid for passing round the ballot balls. Literature: ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1730
Extent:
1 Item

2290. Foster 880

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Foster 880
Title:
Head and shoulders portrait of General John Withington Adams (1764-1837), Bengal Army, facing to right, wearing the star, collar and badge of the G.C.B., and the Seringapatam medal. Artist(s): Melville, William (fl. 1830-1847)
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Head and shoulders portrait of General John Withington Adams (1764-1837), Bengal Army, facing to right, wearing the star, collar and badge of the G.C.B., and the Seringapatam medal Signed on the reverse: ‘W.Melville pinxt’. Oil on canvas, 68 by 56 cms. Purchased 1995. Few recipients of the S...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1837
Extent:
1 Item

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