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Subject Buddhist Monks Place Myanmar, Burma, South-east Asia

1. Photo 310(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(40)
Title:
A monk reading. Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography A monk, seated in a chair, reading by the doorway. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = Gordon Collection; monks; ponggyis (Burmese monks); reading & writing; religion; religion (Buddhism)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 310(43)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(43)
Title:
A work of merit. A breakfast offering to a monk. Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography A monk receiving a breakfast offering from a Burmese girl in front of a gated house. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = Gordon Collection; monks; ponggyis (Burmese monks); religion; religion (Buddhism)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 310(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(44)
Title:
Monk on his begging rounds with pupil. Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography A monk, followed by a pupil, begging the daily food. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = beggars; bowls; Gordon Collection; monks; ponggyis (Burmese monks); religion; religion (Buddhism)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 310(45)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(45)
Title:
Work of merit. Water for travellers. Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography A monk, putting out water for passing travellers. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = Gordon Collection; monks; ponggyis (Burmese monks); religion; religion (Buddhism); water pots
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 310(48)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(48)
Title:
Monk writing on a palm leaf. Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography A monk, seated, writing on a palm leaf. A stack of palm leaves lie next to his knee. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = Gordon Collection; monks; ponggyis (Burmese monks); reading & writing; religion; rel...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 310(67)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(67)
Title:
Monk's coffin. Pierced ironwork. Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
A multi-tiered coffin, decorated with pierced ironwork, for a deceased monk. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = coffins; funerals; Gordon Collection; monks; mourning practices; ponggyis (Burmese monks); religion; religion (Buddhism)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 310(68)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(68)
Title:
A monk's funeral. A white elephant. Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography A monk's coffin, resting on the back of a white elephant statue. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = coffins; elephants; funeral processions; funerals; Gordon Collection; monks; ponggyis (Burmese monks); relig...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 310(69)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(69)
Title:
Monk's funeral. The decorated car (Tapana). Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography A monk's funeral car, decorated with pierced ironwork and flags. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = cars; coffins; funeral processions; funerals; Gordon Collection; monks; ponggyis (Burmese monks); religion; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 310(71)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(71)
Title:
Worship at funeral of revered monk - the Pakau Saya. Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Burmese girls seated in worship before a monk's coffin. Monks in the background. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = coffins; funeral processions; funerals; Gordon Collection; monks; mourning practices; ponggy...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 310(72)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 310(72)
Title:
Ballet troupe of girls at revered monk's funeral - the Ledi Sayadaw. Photographer: Gordon, Francis Walden
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Four young ballet dancers performing on a cart for a monk's funeral. 'Sayadaw' is the monk's title, indicating his senior rank. [Glass stereogram, inscribed 'Stereogram Shan Tayok' on mount, 106x44mm]. Subjects = dance; funeral processions; funerals; Gordon ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 item