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1. Mss Eur E421

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421
Title:
William Croker papers.
Scope & Content:
Papers of Maj William Croker (1825-87), British Army 1845-68, and other members of his family, including journals, sketches of Tibet, photographs with technical notes, and documents concerning the Crokers' interest in the Baijnath Tea Estate, Kangra Valley, Punjab. Material of photographic inte...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1846-1915
Extent:
1 box

2. Mss Eur E421(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421(1)
Title:
A scene at Agra, by Signor Beato [sic, for Crow's Nest Battery, Delhi]. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil, verso: A scene at Agra, by Signor Beato. The identification is incorrect: the view shows the Crow's Nest Battery at Delhi.. View looks down onto pool, framed by rocks and trees, with figures posed in foreground. [Albumen print, 305x259mm]. Subjects = Croker Collection
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

3. Mss Eur E421(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421(2)
Title:
The Taj, Agra, by Signor Beato. Photographer: Beato, Felice
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil, verso: The Taj, Agra, by Signor Beato. General view from the bank of the Jumna, looking south-westwards along the river towards the Taj. Print in poor condition, considerably faded and with several tears. [Albumen print, 283x257mm]. Subjects = Croker Collection; Indian ar...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1858
Extent:
1 item

4. Mss Eur E421(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421(3)
Title:
[Porch of the Vaidyanatha Temple, Baijnath, Kangra District.] Photographer: Bourne, Samuel
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil, verso: Temple, Byjnath. Signed and numbered in the negative, Bourne 513. View of entrance porch of temple, supported on four columns, with a small nandi pavilion standing in front. Subjects = architectural elements; Croker Collection; Indian architecture; Indian architectu...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1864
Extent:
1 item

5. Mss Eur E421(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421(4)
Title:
[The Vaidyanatha Temple, Baijnath, Kangra District.] Photographer: Bourne, Samuel
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil, verso: Temples, Byjnath. Signed and numbered in the negative, Bourne 514. View of sanctuary tower, with the entrance seen in print 3 partly visible at left. Subjects = Croker Collection; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); temples Location = Baijnath; Himach...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1864
Extent:
1 item

6. Mss Eur E421(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421(5)
Title:
[Courtyard and nandi pavilion of the Vaidyanatha Temple, Baijnath, Kangra District.] Photographer: Bourne, Samuel
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil, verso: Temple at Byjnath. Signed and numbered in the negative, Bourne 515. View of courtyard, with entrance porch of temple on right. In the courtyard there is a small nandi pavilion. Subjects = Croker Collection; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); Nandi pav...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1864
Extent:
1 item

7. Mss Eur E421(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421(6)
Title:
[The Liddur Valley and River at Gunneshbul.] Photographer: Baker, William Henry
Scope & Content:
Signed and numbered in the negative: W. Baker 1144. View looking the river towards mountains, with a small hamlet on the bank of the river. Caption taken from Baker and Burke catalogue (see Photo 6[8]). [Albumen print, 290x223mm]. Subjects = Croker Collection; river scenes Location = Gunnesh...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

8. Mss Eur E421(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421(7)
Title:
[On the Dhul Canal, Srinagar, with Takht-i-Sulaiman.] Photographer: Baker, William Henry
Scope & Content:
Signed and numbered in the negative, W. Baker 1165. View looking along the Dal Canal, with Takht-i-Sulaiman hill in the distance. Subjects = canals; Croker Collection
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

9. Mss Eur E421(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421(8)
Title:
[Fort and Palace at (?)Srinagar.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Panoramic view looking across the Jhelum towards a large fortified structure, overlooking a bridge across the river. This appears to be on the outskirts of Srinagar, although the building does not match up to J. Needham's lithograph of the palace and fort in the 185...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

10. Mss Eur E421(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur E421(9)
Title:
Our bungalow at Soomalee. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of tea estate bungalow, with European family group and servants on verandah, and hills in background. [Albumen print, 218x167mm]. Subjects = British colonial architecture; bungalows; Croker Collection; European architecture in India; private hous...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item