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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 197 Level [40] File

31. Photo 197(31)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(31)
Title:
Bala Hissar Gate, leading to City [of Kabul]. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the gateway at the north-west corner corner of the Bala Hissar, known as the City Gateway or Darwaza-i-Naghar Khana and situated at the north-west corner of the Bala Hissar. Other copies at Photo 98 (13) and Photo 449/1 (25). Subjects = Afghan ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item

32. Photo 197(32)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(32)
Title:
Part of Wall, Upper Bala Hissar, [Kabul]. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking up towards the walls of the Upper Bala Hissar. Other copies at Photo 98 (9) where its described as the 'Wall between Bala Hissar and Bala Boorj', and Photo 449/1 (18).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item

33. Photo 197(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(33)
Title:
Bala Hissar and Palace, [Kabul]. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Panoramic view from the south-east, composed of two joined prints, looking towards the walls of the Bala Hissar, with the Bala Hissar Gateway (Darwaza-i-Shah Shuja) just to left of centre, and the walls of the Upper Bala Hissar on the higher ground behind. To th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item

34. Photo 197(34)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(34)
Title:
Kabul from Upper Bala Hissar. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Panoramic view composed of two joined prints, looking westwards across the city from the upper part of the citadel, with the Asmai Heights in the background. The Mausoleum of Timur Shah can also be seen in the background, right of centre. Subjects = military (gene...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item

35. Photo 197(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(35)
Title:
Lahore Gate, Kabul. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking along the roadway towards the somewhat dilapidated Lahore Gateway into the city, situated to the north of the Bala Hissar. Other copies atPhoto 98 (14) and Photo 449/1 (5). Subjects = Afghan architecture; Afghan architecture (Islamic); arc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item

36. Photo 197(36)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(36)
Title:
Fort Asmai, interior. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from inside the fort, looking towards the battlements. Another copy at Photo 98 (42). Subjects = forts; military (general); military campaigns
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item

37. Photo 197(37)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(37)
Title:
View from Bimaru, shewing the Kohistan Route. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View from Bimaru, looking across the plain towards the mountains. Another copy at Photo 449/1 (32). Subjects = military (general); military campaigns
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item

38. Photo 197(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(38)
Title:
Block House, Sher Dawaza. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View from a fortified position at the summit of the Sher Darwaza Heights which overlook Kabul from the south, looking along the wall built along the ridge towards other blockhouses. Print marked 'Confidential'. Subjects = forts; military (general); military campai...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item

39. Photo 197(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(39)
Title:
Fort Asmai Hill. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View from below, looking up the rocky hillside towards Fort Asmai on the summit. Another copy at Photo 98 (41).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item

40. Photo 197(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 197(40)
Title:
Tomb, near Bala Hissar Gate, [Kabul]. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looks across cemetery towards the Shah Sahid Mosque. Other copies at Photo 98 (16) and Photo 449/1 (20).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:
1 item