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Container Reference (shelfmark) Photo 92/4

1. Photo 92/4(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(1)
Title:
The man in the middle is holding a Temple Oke or food vessel for offerings, in his hands. Probably covered with gold leaf. Behind him on the post is a representation of the Sacred Goose. [Shan States.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Burmese architecture; pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 92/4(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(2)
Title:
Two pagodas, one being repaired which is very unusual, a man wld always sooner build a new one than repair an old, as in the first case he gets all the merit. [Shan States.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Location unidentified: large pagoda in background has scaffolding on it. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 92/4(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(3)
Title:
This is a camp near the end of the [Burma-China] Boundary Commission, 1st year. The camps can be seen in the distance. The slab-sided hills behind are characteristic of Wa-land. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking over the thatched houses of an unidentified village towards the tents of the Boundary Commission camp in the distance. Subjects = boundary commissions; camps; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 92/4(4)

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Photo 92/4(4)
Title:
These people are posed as is usual, in front of a kaligarh or cloth, sometimes of black velvet, decorated with sequins and patterns in endless variety. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group portrait of (Shan-Chinese?) family, posed in front of decorative textile backdrop. The print has been retouched in highlight areas, probably for publication. Subjects = ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 92/4(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(5)
Title:
Scott, with Pink and Darwin on the first momentous expedition to Kengtung in 1890. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Subjects = Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Keng Tung; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 92/4(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(6)
Title:
This is a back street in Kengtung, where the cross-trees of the roof are in the same style as in Wa-land. The tiles distinguishe the better-class houses. The tree is obviously a ficus. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View along a street of tiled houses in Keng Tung. Subjects = Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Keng Tung; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 92/4(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(7)
Title:
This is a picture of Sawlawi who was elected to the gadi in Karenni when his uncle Sawlawpaw finally acknowledged defeat. He was quite a good ruler and looks unduly shamefaced. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait of Sawlawi with family and retainers. A similar group at Photo 92/6 (11). Probably photographed at Loikaw. Subjects = Burmese rulers; sawbwas (Shan rulers); Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Kayah; Loikaw; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 92/4(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(8)
Title:
Pang Hkeng, Mone [Mong Nai] Valley. But for the paddy squares in middle distance this lovely might be an English countryside. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Mong Nai; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 92/4(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(9)
Title:
Sintaung Pagoda outside Mone [Mong Nai]. This boss of rock is exactly what appeals to the Burman mind as a good site for a pagoda. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography See also print 76. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples Location = Burma; Mong Nai; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 92/4(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(10)
Title:
Camp of military support, Wan Mau, Jan 1890. This was on the Second Anglo-Siamese Boundary Commission, the first having been abortive. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view of camp, with jungle and hills beyond. Subjects = boundary commissions; camps; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Jan 1890
Extent:
1 item