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12581. Photo 430/78(128)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/78(128)
Title:
The Khan of Kalat and suite [at the Delhi Durbar]. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Formal group portrait of Sir Mahmud Khan (1864-1931), Khan of Kalat 1893-1931, with his officials gathered round him. Probably photographed at Delhi during the Delhi Durbar. Subjects = Curzon Collection; Indian rulers
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

12582. Photo 430/78(129)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/78(129)
Title:
The tribes of Marris and Bagtis (Baluchistan). Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait, with Nawab Mir Khanbaksh Khan (Chief of the Marri Tribe) and Nawab Sir Shabaz Khan (Sirdar of the Bagti Tribe), seated in centre. Probably photographed at Delhi during the Delhi Durbar. Subjects = Baluchis; Curzon Collection; ethnic groups; Indian r...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

12583. Photo 430/78(130)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/78(130)
Title:
Burmese warriors at the Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [at the Delhi Durbar]. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group of Shan warriors wearing characteristic wide-brimmed hats. Subjects = Curzon Collection; ethnic groups; Shans
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
7 Jan 1903
Extent:
1 item

12584. Photo 430/78(131)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/78(131)
Title:
A camel carriage, used for both goods and passengers. The upper storey is for sleeping accommodation. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
A good clear view of a camel carriage. Subjects = animals; camel carriages; camels; Curzon Collection; road transport; transport
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1902-1903
Extent:
1 item

12585. Photo 430/78(132)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/78(132)
Title:
The State Departure from Delhi. His Royal Highness the Duke [of Connaught], His Excellency the Viceroy, His Excellency Lord Kitchener and staff, returning from inspecting the Imperial Cadet Corps. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; Imperial Cadet Corps; Imperial Service Troops; Indian Army; military (general); military ceremonies; official events; state troops; viceroys
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
10 Jan 1903
Extent:
1 item

12586. Photo 430/78(133)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/78(133)
Title:
The State Departure from Delhi. His Excellency Lord Kitchener awaiting His Excellency the Viceroy at the station prior to the departure from Delhi. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; official events
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
10 Jan 1903
Extent:
1 item

12587. Photo 496/6(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(1)
Title:
Karachi: S. S. Dumra (Gulf Mail). Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
This scene, likely taken from on board ship, shows the steamship Dumra, which carried mail to and from the Persian Gulf. Although a port is not visible, it is likely that the steam ship is at anchor, since there are at least five other, smaller vessels alongside her. A vertical rope and knot a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1917
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

12588. Photo 496/6(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(2)
Title:
Karachi: Arab Dhow. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
This scene, likely taken from on board ship, shows a dhow with two-lateen sail rigs at anchor at Karachi. At least three figures can be seen attending to the aft yard, while the lateen is draped over the starboard side of the boat. The forward sail is stowed and bundled tight to its yard. Da...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Dec 1916
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

12589. Photo 496/6(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(3)
Title:
Karachi: Arab Dhows. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
This scene, likely taken from on board ship, shows five dhows with two-lateen sail rigs at anchor at Karachi. The dhow nearest to the camera has both of its sails stowed. A rope ladder hangs over the starboard beam end. The anchor chain can be seen afore the bow of the vessel. In the distanc...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Dec 1916
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

12590. Photo 496/6(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 496/6(4)
Title:
Mathra Bay. Photographer: Rev. Edwin Aubrey Storrs-Fox
Scope & Content:
This scene, taken from on board ship, shows the coastline at Mathra Bay, Muscat. Two high outcrops of rock can be seen in the centre of the image; a fortified structure stands on the highest point on the left outcrop. Immediately below this, just below the horizon line, a small flat-bottomed b...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1918
Extent:
1 b&w silver gelatin print

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