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1. Photo 623

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623
Title:
Arthur Ralph Astbury Collection: Photographs relating to the work of Arthur Ralph Astbury in the Punjab Public Works department.
Scope & Content:
Collection in two parts (Photo 623/1-2). Arthur Ralph Astbury (1880-1973) joined the Indian Public Works Department in 1900.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1902-1932
Extent:
Unspecified

2. Photo 623/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623/1
Title:
Arthur Ralph Astbury Collection: Rebuilding of 'Snowdon', Simla. Photographer(s): Unknown
Scope & Content:
Grey soft-covered album measuring 310x425mm, with 'Snowdon-Simla 1903/04' handwritten on front cover. Prints are lightly tipped-in and the majority are captioned. Prints 1-29 are views in Shimla, mainly of Snowdon, the residence of the Commander-in-Chief. Lord Kitchener ordered extensive rebuild...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1902-1908
Extent:
69 items

3. Photo 623/1(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623/1(1)
Title:
The old building [Snowdon, Shimla]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Panoramic view of Snowdon, the Commander-in-Chief's residence, composed of two joined prints. With the ball-room and the ADC's quarters in the background. Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; hill stations; official residen...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1903
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 623/1(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623/1(2)
Title:
The Walker Hospital, from Snowdon [Shimla]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; health care facilities; hill stations; hospitals
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1903
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 623/1(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623/1(3)
Title:
[Rebuilding of Snowdon, Commander-in-Chief's Residence, Shimla.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Showing new wing under construction. Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; hill stations; official residences
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1903
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 623/1(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623/1(4)
Title:
[General view of Snowdon, after rebuilding, Shimla.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking across valley from the Lakkar Bazaar Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; hill stations; official residences
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1904
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 623/1(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623/1(5)
Title:
[Rebuilding of Snowdon, Commander-in-Chief's Residence, Shimla.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; hill stations; official residences; panoramas
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1903
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 623/1(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623/1(6)
Title:
[Rebuilding of Snowdon, Commander-in-Chief's Residence, Shimla.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Showing construction work in progress on the snow-covered building. Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; hill stations; official residences
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1903
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 623/1(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623/1(7)
Title:
Telephoto view of Snowdon from Mall [Shimla]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; hill stations; official residences
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1904
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 623/1(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 623/1(8)
Title:
[Snowdon after completion of rebuilding, Shimla.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View along main façade of the house, showing new wings and porte-cochère. Subjects = British colonial architecture; European architecture in India; hill stations; official residences
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1904
Extent:
1 item