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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add Or 1622-1659 Subject Castes and Tribes

1. Add Or 1623

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 1623
Title:
Rajput and wife
Scope & Content:
Rajput and wife; the man holds a dagger and the woman betel leaves. Inscribed: ‘The Costume of the Rajahpoot Cast or Descendants of Hindoo Kings.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1822
Extent:
1 Item

2. Add Or 1624

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 1624
Title:
Man and woman of the 'Buljavar' caste
Scope & Content:
Man and woman of the ‘Buljavar’ caste; the man holds a sword and the woman betel leaves. Inscribed: ‘The Costume of the Buljavar or Gentoo Caste’;’ the present Rajah of Mysore is of this tribe.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1822
Extent:
1 Item

3. Add Or 1628

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 1628
Title:
Bania and wife
Scope & Content:
Bania and wife. Inscribed: ‘The Coomtee or Banian tribe: generally money Changers.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1822
Extent:
1 Item

4. Add Or 1638

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 1638
Title:
Man of the Moochy caste and wife
Scope & Content:
A man of the Moochy caste and his wife. Both carry fans. Inscribed: ‘The Moochie Man. This tribe is one of-the most useful in India’;’ they are excellent copyists. They gain their livelihood by painting and working in leather.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1822
Extent:
1 Item

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