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040-003190482 Material Type Photographs

1. Photo 1081/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2
Title:
Architectural Views of Calcutta. Photographer(s): Unknown
Scope & Content:
A collection of 23 albumen prints mounted on loose album leaves, with handwritten captions in ink beneath each image. All the photographs are unsigned, apart from print 5, by W. G. Stretton. The series comprises a selection of views of European domestic houses, official and commercial buildings,...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s-1880s
Extent:
23 items

2. Photo 1081/2(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2(22)
Title:
Synagogue, Calcutta. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the building, built very much in the style of a Christian church, with a steeple. The photograph appears to have been taken shortly after the building was completed and opened for worship in September 1884. The building was erected by the firm of...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1884
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1081/2(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2(21)
Title:
Synagogue, Calcutta [interior]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the interior, with the Tebah (reader's desk) in the foreground. See note at print 22.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1884
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1081/2(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2(1)
Title:
House in Chowringhee Road, Calcutta. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the street of No. 15/1 Chowringhee Road, a substantial three storey mansion in classical style, probably recently completed when the photograph was taken.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s-1880s
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1081/2(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2(2)
Title:
Houses in Chowringhee Road, Calcutta. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the Maidan looking towards a block of three houses on Chowringhee Road.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s-1880s
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 1081/2(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2(3)
Title:
Houses in Chowringhee Road, Calcutta. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the street looking northwards towards two large mansions, with the entrance to the Royal Skating Rink in the foreground at the extreme right.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s-1880s
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 1081/2(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2(6)
Title:
House in Circular Road, Calcutta. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking across the garden towards the verandah of the bungalow, with servants gathered in front of the building, and a European family posed beneath the verandah.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s-1880s
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 1081/2(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2(20)
Title:
Dallan of Nundololl Mullick's House, Calcutta. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the courtyard looking towards the arcade of the main public reception area, similar in style to that seen in print 16.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s-1880s
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 1081/2(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2(8)
Title:
Houses in Harington Street, in Calcutta. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of two two storey houses in classical style.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s-1880s
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 1081/2(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1081/2(9)
Title:
Houses in Harington Street, in Calcutta. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Oval image. View from an upper storey, looking across gardens to a group of houses.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s-1880s
Extent:
1 item