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Project / Collection The Photographic Collection from DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation Place Kathmandu, Nepal Material Type Photographs

1. EAP838/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1
Title:
Dirgha Man Collection of photographs [Late 1800s-mid 1940s] Ganesh Man Chitrakar [mid 1940s- early 1950s]
Scope & Content:
These glass plate negatives were taken by Dirgha Man (1877-1951) and Ganesh Man Chitrakar (1916-1985). They are interesting in the context of Nepal’s history as they were Court Photographers. Furthermore, Nepal did not open up to outside visitors until the early-1950s. The photographs that Dirgh...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
5072 TIFF images

2. EAP838/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (4.5" x 6.5")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 4.5" x 6.5".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
TIFF images

3. EAP838/1/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1
Title:
Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies
Scope & Content:
Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies: The Ranas ruled Nepal from 1846 when Jung Bahadur Rana captured power from the Shah Kings and started a 104 year rule as hereditary Prime Ministers. As Dirgha Man started working in the courts since the late 19th century, Rana Portraits and Ceremonie...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
290 TIFF images

4. EAP838/1/1/1/95

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/95
Title:
Scope & Content:
A state function at Singha Durbar.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/1/1/149

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/149
Title:
Scope & Content:
A procession at Singha Durbar. Singha Durbar or the Lion Palace was built by Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher in 1908 and was at that time the largest palace in Asia.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/1/150

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/150
Title:
Scope & Content:
Wedding procession at Singha Durbar. Singha Durbar or the Lion Palace was built by Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher in 1908 and was at that time the largest palace in Asia.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/1/153

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/153
Title:
Scope & Content:
Wedding procession entering throught the front gate of Singha Durbar. Singha Durbar or the Lion Palace was built by Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher in 1908 and was at that time the largest palace in Asia.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/1/1/159

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/159
Title:
Scope & Content:
British Residents on an elephant inside Singha Durbar. Visible on the photo are British flags to welcome the guests.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/1/1/160

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/160
Title:
Scope & Content:
Indian Maharajas in Singha Durbar.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/1/1/165

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/1/165
Title:
Scope & Content:
Wedding procession at Singha Durbar.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image