The Amphitheatre. This photograph was taken during the [Delhi] Durbar. It shows both ends of the (horse-shoe shape) arena, the massed bands in the centre, with the trumpeters and heralds approaching the Viceregal Dais. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Long narrow panoramic view of the amphitheatre. Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; official events; panoramas
The [Delhi] Durbar. The arrival of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at the Dais, escorted by squadron of British and one squadron of Native Cavalry. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Historical Events View from above, looking towards the Viceroy's dais. Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; official events
The [Delhi] Durbar. The arrival of Their Excellencies the Viceroy and Lady Curzon at the Dais, escorted by the Imperial Cadet Corps and Body-guard. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Historical Events The Viceroy's landau drawing up at the dais. View from above. Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; official events
The [Delhi] Durbar. The Trumpeters in front of the Viceregal Dais, with Herald (Major Maxwell), facing the assemblage, reading the Proclamation announcing the Coronation of His Majesty the King, Emperor of India. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
The [Delhi] Durbar. Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Curzon, with Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Connaught, about to receive the congratulations of the Ruling Chiefs of India. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events View looking towards the dais. Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; official events; viceroys
In the Amphitheatre [Delhi Durbar]. Blocks V and W. H.H. the Nixam of Hyderabad, H.H. the Gaekwar of Baroda, H.H. the Maharaja of Mysore. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; Indian rulers; official events
In the Amphitheatre [Delhi Durbar]. Block D. H.H. the Raja of Dhar, H.H. the Raja of Dewas, H.H. the Maharaja of Samithar, H.H. the Nawab of Jaora, H.H. the Raja of Ratlam. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Historical Events Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; Indian rulers; official events
In the Amphitheatre [Delhi Durbar]. Block A. Japanese ambassadors, Prime Minister of Nepal [Maharaja Chandra Shamsher Jang], and Afgan Envoy. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Historical Events View looking towards the guests' seats in the amphitheatre, with above-named dignitaries in conversation at the front. Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; Indian rulers; official events
