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Container Reference (shelfmark) Photo 972, 3

61. Photo 972, 3(171)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 3(171)
Title:
A charcoal carrier. Kolee caste. Dehra Dhoon. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length standing portrait of man carrying a basket of charcoal on his back. 'This man is a resident of Gurhwal, by caste a 'Kolee', one of the lowest classes...' Subjects = charcoal carriers; ethnic groups; Kolees; occupations; printed books; Watson and K...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

62. Photo 972, 3(172)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 3(172)
Title:
Hill porter. Brahmin. From Gungootri. Dehra Dhoon. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length standing portrait, against a plain backdrop. 'The subject of this photograph is a hill porter, who is represented carrying salt, which he has exchanged for the produce of his land.' Subjects = Brahmins (caste); castes; ethnic groups; hill porters;...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

63. Photo 972, 3(173)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 3(173)
Title:
A Patar. Dehra Doon. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length seated portrait. Oval image, some fading. 'This woman is a resident of the interior of Gurhwal, and by designation a Patar. The word 'Patar' involves no caste distinction: it is the Hindi term for courtezan or prostitute, but it is employed to desig...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

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