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1. Photo 1084, 1(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(12)
Title:
Na-tho [Natu La] from Cham-pi-thang. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'Cham-pi-thang was the first halting place on the Tibet side of the Na-tho La, and this picture gives a most vivid idea of the glorious scenery looking backward from Cham-pi-thang over the fir-clad slopes of the mountains, with the steep, snow-covered pass into Sikh...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1904
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1084, 1(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(26)
Title:
Nishi Kang Sang. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography 'A view of the Mountain and Glacier.' Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/53 (27).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1904
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1084, 1(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(7)
Title:
Mount Everest from Kham-pa-jong [Khamba Dzong]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking across the plain towards Everest in the distance: 'This view is one taken with a telephoto lens from a distance of ninety-one miles. Everest stands up well, and even at this distance looks a veritable giant.' Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1084, 1(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(10)
Title:
Panorama of Kham-pa-jong. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Panoramic view composed of six joined prints: 'This shows the magnificent view of the Sikhim and Nepalese snows as seen from Kham-pa-jong. Kinchinjunga and Everest are both visible.' With tents of the British Mission visible in the centre of the view. Another copy a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1904
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1084, 1(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(13)
Title:
Chomolhari from Cham-pi-thang. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along a wooded ridge towards distant mountains, with two figures posed in the foreground: 'Chomolhari, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, is beyond Phari, and is about forty miles from Cham-pi-thang. This distant view of it gives a good i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1904
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 1084, 1(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(27)
Title:
Nishi Kang Sang Glacier. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View from the valley looking towards the glacier at the Karo La pass, with the tents of the British Mission pitched on the valley floor. Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/53 (28).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 1084, 1(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(35)
Title:
The Tsang-po or Brahmaputra Valley. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking down onto the Tsangpo Valley: 'This view was taken from the lofty spot from which the previous illustrations of the Yam-dok-tso [prints 33-34] were photographed. From this position the Yam-dok-tso is seen on one side, and on the other, but at a much low...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 1084, 1(36)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(36)
Title:
Panorama of Tsang-po Valley. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Panoramic view composed of three joined prints, looking down onto the Tsangpo valley and showing surrounding mountains: 'Showing a chain of interminable peaks as far north as the eye can see, fertile valleys running up on both sides from the muddy, swift-running riv...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 1084, 1(29)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(29)
Title:
[Valley beyond the Karo-La pass.] Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along the valley towards snowy ranges: 'After forcing the Kha-Ru-La the force encamped a few miles beyond it, near the place seen in the two following photographs [prints 28-29].' Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/53 (31).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 1084, 1(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1084, 1(2)
Title:
The source of the Teesta [Sikkim]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking up the Phuchungphu Glacier: 'This glacier, named the Phu-chung-phu glacier, is situated to the south of the Clolamo Lakes in the north of Sikhim, and is one of the most beautiful glaciers in the country.' Another copy (printed in platinum) at Photo 430/...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1904
Extent:
1 item