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032-003118354 Material Type Photographs

1. Photo 662

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662
Title:
Album of views in Madras and Bangalore.
Scope & Content:
Brown full-leather album, 304x240mm, with decorative covers stamped with gold borders. A dedication on the front free endpaper reads: '25 June 1869. A Birthday present for the mater, from her wandering son, D[?]ing Rasbotham' and opposite this is a printed inscription on a piece of paper with th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
32 items

2. Photo 662(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662(6)
Title:
Fakeer. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Studio portrait of a man wearing a star-shaped collar and carrying a club. Subjects = ascetics
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 662(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662(7)
Title:
Fakeer. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Studio portrait of an elderly ascetic. Subjects = ascetics
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 662(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662(4)
Title:
Water carrier. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Studio portrait of a girl carrying two pots. Subjects = bhistis (water carriers); occupations; water carriers
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 662(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662(5)
Title:
Dancing girls. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Studio portrait of a two young women. Subjects = dance
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 662(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662(25)
Title:
Ulsoor Tank, Bangalore. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view of a tank and small temple on rocks. Subjects =
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 662(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662(17)
Title:
Juggler, [Madras?]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Portrait of a sword-swallower. Subjects = entertainers; sword swallowers
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 662(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662(15)
Title:
Duel scene, ..[?].. May 1868. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Tableau vivant study of the aftermath of a duel showing a wounded man lying on the ground supported by a companion. The victor is being arrested by Indian policemen. Subjects = tableaux vivants
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c May 1868
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 662(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662(20)
Title:
Madras Pier. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view of the pier with shipping in the harbour in the distance. Subjects = piers; ports; shipping; transport; water transport
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 662(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 662(23)
Title:
Madras Pier. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view from the beach showing the damaged pier. Subjects = ports
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item