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211. Foster 1029

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1029
Title:
Indian Police officer’s sword with leather scabbard
Scope & Content:
Similar to the Pattern 1896 Infantry Officer’s Sword. This sword was used by Leslie Cyril Frederick Robins (b., OBE (Indian Police, 1928-47). It has no cutting edge, indicating that it is a ceremonial piece. Given to the India Office Library in 1982. Mss Eur R154 and Mss Eur R178 are cassette...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1940
Extent:
1 Item

212. Foster 1030

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1030
Title:
Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer’s Sword with gilt brass scabbard
Scope & Content:
This sword was used by Col. Charles St.John Grant (1791-1852), Madras Army, 1805-52. The hilt bears a cartouche with the cipher of George IV. The blade is plain, pipe backed. See Robson, B. Swords of the British Army (2nd ed.), p.158. For information on Col. Grant see L/MIL/9/116 f.258.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1822
Extent:
1 Item

213. Foster 1031

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1031
Title:
Pattern 1822 Infantry Officer’s Sword with gilt brass scabbard
Scope & Content:
This sword was used by General Seafield Falkland Murray Treasure Grant (1834-1910), Madras Army, 1851-95. His father was Charles St.John Grant (see F1030 entry). The hilt bears a cartouche with the cipher of Queen Victoria. The blade is plain, pipe backed. Fish skin covered grip and gold bul...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1822-1850s
Extent:
1 Item

214. Foster 1033

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1033
Title:
Sword bag
Scope & Content:
Of painted black cloth with chamois leather lining. This bag would have accommodated a sword of roughly the same size as F1024 and F1025 and may possibly be associated with one of these pattern pieces (a pattern which is known to have been procured complete with “bags”). Swords for officers, w...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1845-1858
Extent:
1 Item

215. Foster 1034

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1034
Title:
Small wooden shield painted with City of Bombay Coat of Arms
Scope & Content:
Small wooden shield painted with City of Bombay Coat of Arms
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

216. Foster 1037

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1037
Title:
A seated Brahmin, a corpulent figure, his left hand holding his crossed right foot, his right hand raised in benediction.. Artist(s): Jadunath Pal (c.1821-c.1900)
Scope & Content:
A seated Brahmin, a corpulent figure, his left hand holding his crossed right foot, his right hand raised in benediction. Fixed on a rectangular wooden base, 18 mm thick. Overall dimensions 145 mm high, 97 mm wide, 115 mm deep.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850-1860
Extent:
1 Item

217. Foster 1037-1040

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1037-1040
Title:
F1037-1040 Four terracotta models of a Brahmin and of occupations. From the studio of Jadunath Pal, Krishnanagar, c. 1850-60. Polychrome terracotta, w ...
Scope & Content:
F1037-1040 Four terracotta models of a Brahmin and of occupations. From the studio of Jadunath Pal, Krishnanagar, c. 1850-60. Polychrome terracotta, wood, cloth and hair. Purchased 2002. Note: ‘Jadu Nath Pal, his brother Ram Lal Pal, his nephew Bakkeswar Pal, and his relation and neighbour...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850-1860
Extent:
4 items

218. Foster 1038

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1038
Title:
A seated tailor, his left leg tucked under, both hands in front holding now missing objects, presumably a needle and a cloth.. Artist(s): Jadunath Pal (c.1821-c.1900)
Scope & Content:
A seated tailor, his left leg tucked under, both hands in front holding now missing objects, presumably a needle and a cloth. Fixed on a rectangular wooden base, 16 mm thick. Overall dimensions 142 mm high, 110 mm wide, 123 mm deep.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850-1860
Extent:
1 Item

219. Foster 1039

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1039
Title:
A seated painter of pots, with his right leg tucked under, his right hand grasping a now missing brush, his left hand a plate, with a selection of pots and dishes before him.. Artist(s): Jadunath Pal (c.1821-c.1900)
Scope & Content:
A seated painter of pots, with his right leg tucked under, his right hand grasping a now missing brush, his left hand a plate, with a selection of pots and dishes before him. Fixed on a rectangular clay base. Overall dimensions 143 mm high, 100 mm wide, 138 mm deep.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850-1860
Extent:
1 Item

220. Foster 1040

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 1040
Title:
A standing porter, his left arm dangling, his right extended once holding something now lost, a bamboo dowel through his turban suggesting a load was once on his head.. Artist(s): Jadunath Pal (c.1821-c.1900)
Scope & Content:
A standing porter, his left arm dangling, his right extended once holding something now lost, a bamboo dowel through his turban suggesting a load was once on his head. Fixed on a rectangular base of terracotta. Overall dimensions 265 mm high, 85 mm wide, 63 mm deep.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850-1860
Extent:
1 Item