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81. WD540(53)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(53)
Title:
The bank near Web-ma-soh, and Mission Steamers.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘The bank near Web-ma-soh, and Mission Steamers.’ THE Eastern shore of the river continues of the same elevated and pictorial character, improved at this spot by a line of white pagodas seen on the summits of the cliffs.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

82. WD540(89)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(89)
Title:
Moung Tooh. Tara-thoo-gyee, or Chief Civil Judge.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Moung Tooh. Tara-thoo-gyee, or Chief Civil Judge.’ THE ‘Tara-thoo-gyee’, or Chief Judge of the Capital in Civil cases, who had also a kind of nominal superintendence over the affairs of the Residency, and was therefore a frequent and familiar visitor. With all the free and easy manners, the g...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

83. WD540(97)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(97)
Title:
Moung, Share Moung. An Albino, age 70.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Moung, Share Moung. An Albino, age 70.’ AN ‘Albino’, aged 70. The father of this man, as the physiognomy strongly indicates, was a Mohummudan, a native of India; his mother, a Burmese.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

84. WD540(106)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(106)
Title:
R.S. Edwards, Esq. attaché to Mission.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘R.S. Edwards, Esq. attaché to Mission.’ A mission to Ava would hardly be perfect without the customary aid of Mr. Edwards as an attaché. He has become historically connected with Burmah, and the rise of the British power in Pegue, where his services, fidelity and intelligence are as well appr...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

85. WD540(41)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(41)
Title:
View of S. West corner of the City Wall, Umeerapoora.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘View of S. West corner of the City Wall, Umeerapoora.’ Each corner of the city wall was distinguished by a pretty lofty pagoda, and triple roofed covering; the angle here represented being improved and beautified by a line of massive palm trees skirting the interior; — but in both this and oth...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

86. WD540(71)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(71)
Title:
Tomb (said to be an English Lady) - on Negrais Island.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Tomb (said to be an English Lady) - on Negrais Island.’ A dilapidated Tomb — said to have covered the grave of an English lady, buried in this spot about one hundred years ago. The tomb is enwrapped in the arms and roots of an old Banyan tree.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

87. WD540(76)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(76)
Title:
Mameet. Taline Lady. Daughter of the Native Magistrate of Prome.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Mameet. Taline Lady. Daughter of the Native Magistrate of Prome.’ THESE young Ladies were daughters of the Tseekay, or native Magistrate, of Prome, and are believed to he very characteristic of the gentler looking and prettier race of the Talines, or Peguers. They were exceedingly fair, and ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

88. WD540(77)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(77)
Title:
Ameegalay. Taline Lady. Daughter of the Native Magistrate of Prome.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Ameegalay. Taline Lady. Daughter of the Native Magistrate of Prome.’ THESE young Ladies were daughters of the Tseekay, or native Magistrate, of Prome, and are believed to he very characteristic of the gentler looking and prettier race of the Talines, or Peguers. They were exceedingly fair, a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

89. WD540(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(3)
Title:
Donabew - from the Steamer. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Donabew - from the Steamer.’ THE interest attached to Donabew arises neither from its beauty nor mercantile importance; but from its having been, during the last war, the scene of one of the struggles with the Burmese, and the death place of their celebrated Generalissimo, Bundoola. The custo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

90. WD540(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
WD540(28)
Title:
Kyouk Taloung from the Steamer. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
Scope & Content:
‘Kyouk Taloung from the Steamer.’ AFTER leaving Meen-gyan vegetation began to resume its place again upon the eastern bank; and now the ‘nodding verdure’ of umbrageous trees, amongst which the beautiful Tamarind, and the lofty Palmyra are again found, once more enrich the scene. Passing the to...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item