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61. Photo 406/2(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 406/2(40)
Title:
Madras. Masulah boat. Photographer: Nicholas and Company
Scope & Content:
Masula boat beached at water's edge, with crew at their seats holding the characteristic spear-like paddles. The boat has the legend 'Port Boat' painted on the side of the hull. Second copy neg at B.9393. Exhibited Museum of Sydney, Imagining India, 16 May - 17 August 1997. Subjects = local c...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

62. Photo 406/2(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 406/2(21)
Title:
Calcutta. The Fort and the River Hooghly. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View from inside Fort William, looking across the buildings of the fort towards shipping moored on the Hugli. The High Court can be seen on the skyline in the right background. Photograph reproduced in Montague Massey, 'Recollections of Calcutta for over half a cent...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item