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1. Photo 355/1(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(13)
Title:
Raja of Sikkim and suite — Lt: Govr. of Bengal and suite [Darjeeling]. Photographer: Phillips, Robert
Scope & Content:
Group photograph of Sikhyong Namgue, Maharaja of Sikkim, Sir George Campbell, Lieut. Governor of Bengal and their suites, at Darjeeling. The youth at the left is Thotab Namgue, who succeeded as Maharaja in 1874. The following account of the durbar can be found in Government of India Foreign Dep...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Jun 1873
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 355/1(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 355/1(14)
Title:
Lt: Govr. of Bengal and suite with Raja of Sikkim and followers [Darjeeling]. Photographer: Phillips, Robert
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Group photograph, similar to print 13, but with a larger retinue of Sikkimese posed in the background. Sikhyong Namgue and Thotab Namgue are seated in the centre of the group. The bearded European seated on the left is (Sir) John Ware Edgar (1839-1902), Deputy Commissio...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Jun 1873
Extent:
1 item