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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP838/1 Subject Portraits 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. EAP838/1/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7
Title:
Portraits
Scope & Content:
Nepal opened up to the outside only in 1950s. Cameras were only allowed to the Ranas and a few elites. The portraits taken before the 50s are interesting as they give a glimpse into a common man's life that are not documented otherwise.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
55 TIFF images

5. EAP838/1/1/7/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7/2
Title:
Scope & Content:
Portrait of a man.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/7/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7/9
Title:
Scope & Content:
A family portrait.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/7/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7/12
Title:
Scope & Content:
Portrait of two men. They have numbers and names written on the placard on their chest. Right No. 9 Durjan Malla, Left No. 10 Premnath Tharu.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/1/7/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7/22
Title:
Scope & Content:
Portrait of two men.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/1/7/23

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7/23
Title:
Scope & Content:
Portrait of two men. They have numbers and names written on the placard on their chest: (right) "No. 1 Barai" (left) "No. 2 Malahi Barai".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

10. EAP838/1/1/7/24

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/7/24
Title:
Scope & Content:
Portrait of a man.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image