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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1112 Material Type Photographs

1831. Photo 1112/5(437)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(437)
Title:
The first field cultivated in Tibet under the instruction of the monkey. Seed sown today ripened tomorrow. Such is the tradition. When the photo was taken the field contained barley and peas. Near the bank of the Tsang-po. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking across field towards hills. See part 287 (196) for a similar view, where the location is more specifically identified as Tse-tang. Subjects = agricultural labour; agriculture; Bell Collection; crops Location = Tibet; Tsangpo Valley
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1832. Photo 1112/5(438)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(438)
Title:
Large rectangular ferry boat (tru) for crossing the Tsang-po at Ger-pa Tru, 1½ miles from Tse-tang. This is on the Tse-tang side, south bank. Note horse's head (left): all large ferry boats have this. Waiting for passengers, animals, etc., to embark. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1833. Photo 1112/5(439)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(439)
Title:
Ferry at Ger-pa Tru being hauled into the bank. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1834. Photo 1112/5(440a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(440a)
Title:
Embarking animals and goods onto the ferry at Ger-pa Tru. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1835. Photo 1112/5(440b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(440b)
Title:
Embarking animals and goods onto the ferry at Ger-pa Tru. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Similar to print 440a. Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1836. Photo 1112/5(440c)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(440c)
Title:
Embarking animals and goods onto the ferry at Ger-pa Tru. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Animals and passengers on board and ferry pushing off. Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1837. Photo 1112/5(441a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(441a)
Title:
Ferry at Ger-pa Tru under way. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Ferry crossing the Tsan-po. Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1838. Photo 1112/5(441b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(441b)
Title:
Ferry at Ger-pa Tru under way. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Similar to print 441a, but slightly more distant, the ferry in mid-stream. Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Ger-pa Tru; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1839. Photo 1112/5(442)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(442)
Title:
Willow tree near Tse-tang. A Tibetan standing underneath. The whole trunk is gnarled and twisted, lying partly on the ground; the branches grow from it in all directions. Many willow trees in the Tsang-po Valley grow like this. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; trees & plants; willow trees Location = Tibet; Tse-tang
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item

1840. Photo 1112/5(443)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1112/5(443)
Title:
The Commissioner (Lho Spyi or Lho-kai Chi-kyap) of the Lho-ka province of Tibet. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length portrait, standing in front of a tent. Subjects = Bell Collection; Tibetan officials
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1933-1934
Extent:
1 item