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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 241 Material Type Photographs

1. Photo 241

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 241
Title:
Construction of the screw-pile pier at Madras. Photographer(s): Unknown
Scope & Content:
Loose uncaptioned prints mounted on card measuring 302 mm x 378 mm. Both views show the screw-pile pier at Madras, running out to seaward from the Custom House. The pier was opened to the public in January 1862 and was later enclosed by two breakwaters to the north and south.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1861
Extent:
2 items

2. Photo 241(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 241(1)
Title:
[View of the screw-pile pier under construction at Madras.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View from the Screw Pile Pier Works on the foreshore looking straight along the pier towards the roadstead where ships are at anchor. Subjects = civil engineering; harbour works; harbours; piers
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1861
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 241(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 241(2)
Title:
[View of the screw-pile pier under construction at Madras.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = civil engineering; harbour works; harbours; piers
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1861
Extent:
1 item

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