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Subject Afghan Boundary Commission., 1884-86

1. Photo 231

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Photo 231
Title:
Afghan Boundary Commission 1884-86. Photographer(s): Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Half-leather green album (scuffed and with front cover detached), measuring 560 x 390 mm, title as above stamped in gold on front cover. The album contains photographic copies of drawings by Sir Edward Law Durand while attached to the Afghan Boundary Commission. Duplicate set at Photo 12, which ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1884-1886
Extent:
106 items

2. Photo 231(1)

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Photo 231(1)
Title:
Kaisar, the Tamarisk stream, some 4 or 5 marches after leaving Quettah. Photographer: Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Original sketch inscribed: 'Kaisar. E.D. 84.' Genre: Landscape Photography Photographic copy of a sketch by Edward Durand, Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary Commission. The letterpress description of this scene (from the printed list accompanying the duplicate set of these p...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1884
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 231(19)

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Photo 231(19)
Title:
Kurt [and in pencil] S.E. of Herat. Photographer: Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Original sketch inscribed: 'Kurt. E.D. 85.' Genre: Landscape Photography View looking towards the village, showing domed houses, with a gateway in the distance and figures in the foreground. Photographic copy of a sketch by Edward Durand, Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary Co...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1885
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 231(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 231(20)
Title:
The Masalah, Herat. Photographer: Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Original sketch inscribed: 'Masallah. E.D. 85.' Genre: Landscape Photography View looking towards the ruins of the madrassa at Herat. Photographic copy of a sketch by Edward Durand, Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary Commission. The letterpress description of this scene (from...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1885
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 231(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 231(21)
Title:
Inner view of Kushk Gate, Herat. Photographer: Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Original sketch inscribed: 'E.D. 85.' Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the street towards the ruins of the gateway. Photographic copy of a sketch by Edward Durand, Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary Commission. The letterpress description of this scene (fro...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1885
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 231(22)

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Photo 231(22)
Title:
Shah Rukh's Tomb, close by Masalah, Herat. Photographer: Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Original sketch inscribed: 'Tomb of Shah Rukh. 25-7-85. E.D.' Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the domed tomb. Photographic copy of a sketch by Edward Durand, Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary Commission. Another copy at Photo 12 (++). Original wash drawing u...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1885
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 231(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 231(23)
Title:
The 'Kushk' Gate, Herat, one of the two gates in the north face. Photographer: Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Original sketch inscribed: 'Herat. E.D. 85.' Genre: Architectural Photography View looking along the city walls towards the gateway. Photographic copy of a sketch by Edward Durand, Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary Commission. The letterpress description of this scene (from ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1885
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 231(24)

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Photo 231(24)
Title:
The North-West Gate, Herat. The westernmost of the two gates in the north face. From the inside, showing a bit of the old keep. Photographer: Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Original sketch inscribed: 'Herat. E.D. 85.' Genre: Architectural Photography View of gateway and city walls. Photographic copy of a sketch by Edward Durand, Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary Commission. The letterpress description of this scene (from the printed list accomp...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1885
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 231(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 231(25)
Title:
Irak Gate, western face, Herat. Photographer: Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Original sketch inscribed: 'Herat. E.D. 85.' Genre: Architectural Photography View of gateway and city walls. Photographic copy of a sketch by Edward Durand, Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary Commission. The letterpress description of this scene (from the printed list accomp...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1885
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 231(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 231(26)
Title:
Cabul or Eastern Gate, Herat, July 1885. Photographer: Survey of India
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Original sketch inscribed: 'Herat. E.D. 85.' Genre: Architectural Photography View of gateway and city walls. Photographic copy of a sketch by Edward Durand, Assistant Commissioner, Afghan Boundary Commission. The letterpress description of this scene (from the printed list accomp...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1885
Extent:
1 item