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032-003094271 Name Burke, John, 1843-1900

1. Photo 487

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487
Title:
Afghan War 1878-79. Peshawur Valley Field Force. J. Burke. Photographer(s): Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Brown half-leather bound album measuring 317x458mm, with leather panel titled as above on front cover, and brass clasp (broken). Binding somewhat scuffed and fragile. With bookplate of Joint Services Staff College and inscription in ball-point pen reading 'Presented by Maj. Maitland Wilson'. Pri...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878-1879
Extent:
100 items

2. Photo 487(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487(6)
Title:
Peshawur Fort and surroundings from Jail. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along the road towards the fort. Subjects = forts; military (general); military campaigns Location = North-West Frontier Province; Pakistan; Peshawar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 487(56)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487(56)
Title:
Khurd Khyber Pass. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography The Khurd Khaibar Pass is a defile in the Jalalabad district: 'It is very narrow, in some places not admitting of two horsemen riding abreast, and about three-quarters of a mile long. It is merely a deep, narrow ravine with high banks in some parts. The road through...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 487(51)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487(51)
Title:
Lalpura, from the ferry. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = ferries; local craft; military (general); military campaigns; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Afghanistan; Kabul (river); Lalpura; Nangarhar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 487(43)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487(43)
Title:
Landi Kotal, looking north. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = military (general); military campaigns Location = Landi Kotal; North-West Frontier Province; Pakistan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 487(96)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487(96)
Title:
Surakh-aub, bridge showing gorge. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography No. 96 in Burke catalogue of Afghan War views. Subjects = bridges; military (general); military campaigns; river scenes Location = Afghanistan; Nangarhar; Surkh-ab (river)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1879
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 487(66)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487(66)
Title:
Bassaule. The Hill of Caves. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking across the Kabul River towards the face of a hillside covered in caves. Basawal is situated on the Peshawar-Kabul road 10 miles from Loe Dakka. No. 70 in Burke catalogue of Afghan War views. Subjects = military (general); military campaigns; river sce...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 487(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487(10)
Title:
Shadi Bagiar, entrance to Khyber Pass. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = animals; camels; caravans; military (general); military campaigns Location = Khyber Pass; North-West Frontier Province; Pakistan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 487(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487(44)
Title:
Group British officers (Q.O.) Guides. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Formal group posed beneath an awning, precise location unknown. No identifications supplied. Good study of uniforms. No. 30 in Burke catalogue of Afghan War views. Subjects = Indian Army; military (general); military campaigns; Punjab Infantry; Queen's Own Guides; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 487(63)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 487(63)
Title:
Loargi villages, north of Landi Kotal. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View across the valley. No. 63 in Burke catalogue of Afghan War views. Subjects = military (general); military campaigns Location = Landi Kotal; North-West Frontier Province; Pakistan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item