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31. Foster 5010

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 5010
Title:
Finger ring with Gurmukhi inscription on face. Inscription is reversed to use as a seal.
Scope & Content:
The inscription on the face of the ring was used as a seal. It reads, 'Akal Sahai Maharaj Singh ji', which translates, 'The Immortal (God) protects: Maharaj Singh ji'. 'Akal Sahai' was a common motto used in the 18th and 19th century. It is found on coins, sword hilts and manuscripts of import...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840s
Extent:
1 Item

32. Godwin Photo 1(122)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 1(122)
Title:
Gillian Clarke, poet, 1984. Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Close-up of Gillian Clarke looking at the camera and resting her head on her left hand; she wears a dark jumper, gilet and Celtic design necklace.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1984
Extent:
1 item

33. Godwin Photo 1(123)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 1(123)
Title:
Gillian Clarke, poet, 1984. Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Gillian Clarke in three quarter profile facing the right and looking slightly downwards, she rests her left arm on the edge of a table and wears a dark jumper, gilet and Celtic design necklace.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1984
Extent:
1 item

34. Godwin Photo 1(124)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 1(124)
Title:
Gillian Clarke, poet, 1984. Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Gillian Clarke in three quarter profile facing the right and looking slightly downwards, she rests her left arm on the edge of a table and wears a dark jumper, gilet and Celtic design necklace.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1984
Extent:
1 item

35. Godwin Photo 1(436)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 1(436)
Title:
Ursula le Guin, 1976, US Sci-fi novelist. Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Half length profile portrait of Ursula Le Guin; she stands by a kitchen work surface smoking a pipe.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1976
Extent:
1 item

36. Godwin Photo 1(440)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 1(440)
Title:
Doris Lessing 1980 writer & novelist. Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Close-up of Doris Lessing, taken probably in her garden, she is in the process of talking and is leaning to the right.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1980
Extent:
1 item

37. Godwin Photo 1(441)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 1(441)
Title:
Doris Lessing 1982 [1980] writer & novelist. Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Close-up of Doris Lessing, taken at a slightly elevated position; she is turned to face the right and is in the process of talking whilst playing with the beads of her necklace. The year in the title is 1982 but as the preceding and subsequent photographs are all dat...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1980
Extent:
1 item

38. Godwin Photo 1(442)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 1(442)
Title:
Doris Lessing 1980 novelist. Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Close-up of Doris Lessing; she is turned to face the left and looking downwards. Several branches make up the background.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1980
Extent:
1 item

39. Godwin Photo 1(446)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 1(446)
Title:
Doris Lessing 1980 writer & novelist. Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Doris Lessing sits with her left hand resting on her hip and her right on her crossed-over leg, she is twisted to look to the left. Behind her, a miniature television and other indistinct items are visible.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1980
Extent:
1 item

40. Godwin Photo 1(642)

Reference (shelfmark):
Godwin Photo 1(642)
Title:
Diana Noel, 1978, UK historical novelist. Photographer: Godwin, Fay
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Diana Noel sits outside resting her forearms on her lap and interlocking her fingers; she looks at the camera and has her head tilted to the right.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1978
Extent:
1 item

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