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31. 1787.d.7, 3(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 3(18)
Title:
Scene in Nanking Arsenal. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Portrait of two Chinese officers, posed with a workman among armaments of various sorts in the arsenal at Nanking (Nanjing): 'The Arsenal was built under the auspices of Li-hung-chang. It was the first of its kind in China, and stands near the site of...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1872
Extent:
1 item

32. 1787.d.7, 3(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 3(21)
Title:
Foreign drilled troops. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Group of Chinese soldiers at Ningpo (Ningbo) on parade, comprising 'a remnant of the 'Ever-victorious' Anglo-Chinese force who have been trained to European discipline and drill.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1872
Extent:
1 item

33. 1787.d.7, 4(43)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(43)
Title:
Manchu soldier. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Full-length standing portrait of a Manchu soldier, posed against a plain backdrop and holding a matchlock gun.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1872
Extent:
1 item

34. 1787.d.7, 4(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(44)
Title:
Manchu archer. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Full-length standing portrait of a Manchu archer, posed against a plain backdrop in the act of drawing his bow.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1872
Extent:
1 item

35. 1789.a.13, 2(99)

Reference (shelfmark):
1789.a.13, 2(99)
Title:
Basinger, Negersoldaten in Gefechtspositionen. Photographer: Buchta, Richard
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the negative: 'Basinguers,' and signed 'R. Buchta.' Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group of African soldiers, posed at battle stations in a squatting position with guns raised.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1879
Extent:
1 item

36. 1862.b.20(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
1862.b.20(11)
Title:
Khyber side of Sarkai Hill looking south — Officers of the Q.O. Guides reconnoitring. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking over folded ranges of hills in the Khyber Pass, with a group of British officers on the hillside in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878-1879
Extent:
1 item

37. 1862.b.20(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
1862.b.20(15)
Title:
Afridi picket near Jumrood — Khyber and Rotas in distance. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed 'Burke 2' in the negative. Genre: Portrait Photography Afridi group, armed with jezails and posed against a backdrop of mountains. Reproduced as an engraving in 'The Graphic' of 7 June 1879. Another copy at Photo 430/2 (3)
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878-1879
Extent:
1 item

38. 1862.b.20(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
1862.b.20(16)
Title:
Ascent in the Pass — showing Mackeson's Causeway and approach. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed 'Burke 34' in the negative. Genre: War Photography View looking along the road winding through the Khyber Pass, with British soldiers posed in the foreground. This is part of the road built by Colonel Mackeson in 1839-42.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878-1879
Extent:
1 item

39. 1862.b.20(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
1862.b.20(20)
Title:
Shergai Heights — Genl. Appleyard V.C., C.B. and staff — Ali Musjid. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed 'Burke 12' in the negative. Genre: War Photography View looking across the mountains from the Shagai Heights, with General Frederick Ernest Appleyard and members of his staff, posed on the hillside in the foreground. Appleyard has here been awarded the Victoria Cross in err...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878-1879
Extent:
1 item

40. 1862.b.20(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
1862.b.20(21)
Title:
Captured guns from Ali Musjid parked on Shergai Height — Genl. Appleyard V.C., C.B. and staff. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed 'Burke 11' in the negative. Genre: War Photography View looking down onto captured Afghan artillery, with tents of the British camp in the background. General Appleyard and members of his staff stand in the left foreground. Reproduced as an engraving in 'The Graphic' of 7 J...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878-1879
Extent:
1 item

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