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Subject Anglo-Burmese War, 3rd, 1885

61. Photo 312(61)

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Photo 312(61)
Title:
The Big Bell at Mengoon, a little above Mandalay, on the other side of the river. After the Great Bell at Moscow, this is probably the largest bell in the world. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = architectural elements; bells; Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; temples Location = Burma; Mingun; Myanmar; Sagaing Division
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

62. Photo 312(62)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(62)
Title:
An immense Pyah or basement built by King Mintaya Gyee at Mengoon, with the intention of erecting a Pagoda on it which should be the highest building in the world... Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Caption continues: '...an earthquake, however, cracked the huge pile of solid brickwork before it was finished, and nothing more was done. It is 450 ft square and 155 ft high'. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; temples ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

63. Photo 312(63)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(63)
Title:
Signalling Station at Ava. This is the base of an unfinished Pagoda and is now used as a signalling station, being in direct communication with the Hill at Mandalay. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); military (general); military campaigns; military communications; pagodas; signalling; temples Location = Ava; Burma; Mandalay Division; Mya...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

64. Photo 312(64)

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Photo 312(64)
Title:
Five large figures in a ruined temple at Ava. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = architectural elements; Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); Indian sculpture; interiors; pagodas; temples Location = Ava; Burma; Mandalay Division; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

65. Photo 312(65)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(65)
Title:
The right bank of the Irrawaddy above Sagain, opposite to Ava. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = river scenes Location = Burma; Irrawaddy (river); Myanmar; Sagaing; Sagaing Division
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

66. Photo 312(66)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(66)
Title:
Ruins of one of the gateways of Pagan, the ancient capital of Burmah which was destroyed AD 1284. The little that remains to the present day of the old city walls shows that they must have been of immense thickness and solidity. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = architectural elements; Burmese architecture; gateways Location = Burma; Magwe; Myanmar; Pagan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

67. Photo 312(67)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(67)
Title:
Base of the Great Golden Pagoda at Pagan. This is a very fine building and is in a good state of preservation. Being surrounded by a high wall it was impossible to get a picture of the whole of it. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Caption continues: 'It is situated on the N side of the old city, near the present town, and is well worthy of a visit, some of the carving on the monasteries around it being very fine'. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

68. Photo 312(68)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(68)
Title:
One of the Ancient Pagodas in Pagan. It is built on a cruciform plan with entrances facing N, SE and W. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; temples Location = Burma; Magwe; Myanmar; Pagan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

69. Photo 312(69)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(69)
Title:
Doorway of a Chinese Temple in Bhamo. The entrance is a circular one through a massive stone wall 18 or 20 ft high. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = architectural elements; Chinese architecture; doorways; temples Location = Bhamo; Burma; Kachin; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

70. Photo 312(70)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(70)
Title:
View at Bhamo inside the Stockade occupied by our troops. The long thatched building seen through the trees was the Mess and Officers' Quarters of the 20th Punjaub Light Infantry. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = military (general); military campaigns; military facilities; stockades Location = Bhamo; Burma; Kachin; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item