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261. Photo 92/4(33)

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Photo 92/4(33)
Title:
This young Sawbwa is he of Mawkmai who, on Scott's first visit to the place [in] 1888, greeted him with the news that his father, the old Sawbwa had died that morning. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Subjects = Burmese rulers; dress; dress (Burmese); ethnic groups; sawbwas (Shan rulers); Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans; umbrellas Location = Burma; Mawk Mai; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

262. Photo 92/4(34)

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Photo 92/4(34)
Title:
This shows a curious type of temporary building with huge leaves worked in between bambos as a leaf screen. [Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

263. Photo 92/4(35)

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Photo 92/4(35)
Title:
This is another picture of [the Sawbwa of] Mawkmai, with an array of golden umbrellas held over him and his heir, and his principal wife. The lower umbrella over the younger son and secondary wife are very eloquent. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group taken on the same occasion as print 33, but a more head-on view. Subjects = Burmese rulers; ceremonial dress (Burma); dress; dress (Burmese); ethnic groups; sawbwas (Shan rulers); Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans; umbrellas Location = Burma; Mawk Mai; M...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

264. Photo 92/4(36)

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Photo 92/4(36)
Title:
This shows the Bauhinia tree with its striking blossoms like snowdrifts. Seen close to the flowers are not really white but have a light mauve tint in the cup. They only last a week (in March). Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1898-1899
Extent:
1 item

265. Photo 92/4(37)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(37)
Title:
Huts of the country. [Shan States.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Looking across a field towards thatched huts raised on piles. Subjects = architecture (vernacular); dwellings; rural life; Scott (Sir George) Collection; villages
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

266. Photo 92/4(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(38)
Title:
A camp in Kengtung. The array of pack saddles in foreground and the serrated hills behind are the principal features. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = camps; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Keng Tung; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 item

267. Photo 92/4(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(39)
Title:
[Unidentified group, Shan States.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Portrait of an unidentified Burmese chief, with two wives and retainers holsing spears. One retainer hold a ceremonial umbrella over the ruler. Subjects = Burmese rulers; Scott (Sir George) Collection; unidentified
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

268. Photo 92/4(40)

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Photo 92/4(40)
Title:
The Meng or Miaotzu people live on Indian corn mainly. The dress of the women is gay. Their short jumpers resemble a sailor's and have a similar collar done in patterns of red. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group of Mengs posed outside a thatched house. This print is reproduced in Scott's Gazetteer (part I, vol. I), facing p.597. Subjects = ethnic groups; Mengs; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

269. Photo 92/4(41)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(41)
Title:
Padaung belles, a photo which has been made up a little for reproduction. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group photograph of Padaung women, heavily retouched in highlights for reproduction as frontispiece to Scott's Handbook. Subjects = ethnic groups; Padaungs; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

270. Photo 92/4(42)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(42)
Title:
[Unidentified river scene, possibly on the Salween.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = river scenes; Scott (Sir George) Collection; unidentified
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item