The 'Lucknow Album,' Vol I. Photographer(s): Ahmad Ali Khan
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Black full-leather album, 294 x 236 mm, containing 149 prints mounted within gilt borders, with handwritten captions. The spine of the album has red leather panels inscribed, 'Lucknow Album, Vol 1'. This album was formerly owned by the Times war correspondent, William H. Russell, who was present...
Sareenuggur, Cashmere. Bridge over the Jhelum. Photographer: Glynn, William
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Annotation in lower left of page reads: 'by Capt Glynn'. Captain William Glynn exhibited his Kashmir views at the Bengal Photographic Society in October 1856, having visited the region in the previous year.
Hummains Tomb, Delhi. The King of Delhi was with his 3 sons taken here by Capt Hodson 1st Bengal Fusiliers. The 3 sons were shot by that officer about a mile from this place. [Incorrectly captioned: the view is of Safdar Jang's Tomb, not Humayun's Tomb]. Photographer: Unknown