Two male figures wearing white clothing with mountains in the distance. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Armourers and Blacksmiths.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Two Hindu pilgrims carrying staffs and water. The water is carried in skins at the end of a pole, with an arc of cloth between the ends of the pole shading the water. One of the two poles is decorated with peacock feathers and bells. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Hindoo Pilgrims conveying the G...
Two Hindus making an offering outside a Siva temple.
Scope & Content:
Two Hindus making an offering outside a Siva temple. A statue of Ganesh is shown to the side of the temple in which an image of Siva resides. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Natives making an Offering.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Two male figursem one carrying a sack on his back. The other figure carries two water pots. Building are shown in the distance. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘A Carrier of Burdens and of Water.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Toddy Men climbing and the Hindoo Swing. The ‘swing’ is a revolving apparatus like a fairground Big Wheel, with four compartments with men lying in them, being turned by hand. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Toddy Men climbing and the Hindoo Swing.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Compressing Oil Seeds to make Oil using a mechanical mortar and pestle powered by two bullocks. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Compressing Oil Seeds to make Oil.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
A Madras boat at sea with 4 men at oars. Another pair of figures on a raft are in the distance. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘A Madras Boat for crossing Surfs.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm
An Armenian Man and Woman, an Armenian church behind.
Scope & Content:
An Armenian Man and Woman, an Armenian church and ships at sea are shown behind. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘An Armenian Man and Woman,’ an Armenian church behind. Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm