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1. 1787.d.7, 4(53)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(53)
Title:
A Pekingese camel. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Portrait of a Bactrian camel with its keeper.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1871-1872
Extent:
1 item

2. 1787.d.7, 4(54)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 4(54)
Title:
A mule litter. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
'The Pekingese mule-litter is shown in No. 54. It is the usual conveyance adopted by the Chinese, if they wish for ease and comfort, when they visit localities outside the great wall. Two long shafts support the litter, and are harnessed at the ends to the backs of two mules. It was to this chai...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1871-1872
Extent:
1 item

3. 1862.b.20(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
1862.b.20(10)
Title:
Shadi Bagiar — Entrance to Khyber Pass. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along the defile at the start of the Khyber Pass, with British soldiers and a camel caravan in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878-1879
Extent:
1 item

4. 1862.b.20(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
1862.b.20(17)
Title:
Mackeson's Bridge and ascent beyond — looking towards Ali Musjid. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed 'Burke 35' in the negative. Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along Mackeson's road through the Khyber Pass, with the bridge in the foreground and a camel caravan on the highway beyond.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878-1879
Extent:
1 item

5. 10076.i.2, 2(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
10076.i.2, 2(44)
Title:
The main street in Limassol. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking towards heavy stone warehouses, with a group of camels in the foreground: 'In this spacious thoroughfare we find evidence of the prosperity of the town, and at the same time discover indications of the insecurity which prevailed under Turkish ...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

6. 10076.i.2, 2(53)

Reference (shelfmark):
10076.i.2, 2(53)
Title:
Mules and donkeys. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography View taken in a village street, showing the owner of a group of donkeys seated on one of the animals: 'Mules for a photographer possess a most peculiar charm, arising from the perfect immobility of their repose once they have come to a halting-place.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

7. Add MS 63135(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 63135(1)
Title:
Yaks at Somar Camp, 14875 ft, 28-7-06. Photographer: Calvert, Hubert
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking towards the group of loaded baggage yaks at Somar, with mountains in the background: 'This steep ascent proved a terrible task for me in my weak condition, but once accomplished, the remainder of the journey across the plateau and down to Somar monaster...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
28 Jul 1906
Extent:
1 item

8. Add MS 63135(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 63135(5)
Title:
Yaks crossing Rabgyaling Chu, 30-7-06. Photographer: Calvert, Hubert
Scope & Content:
View looking towards a group of baggage yaks fording the Rabgyaling river.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
30 Jul 1906
Extent:
1 item

9. Add MS 63135(29)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 63135(29)
Title:
Crest of Giugti La, 19625 ft (19111), 21-8-06. Photographer: Calvert, Hubert
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View of Calvert's party, with ponies and baggage yaks, at the crest of the pass.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
21 Aug 1906
Extent:
1 item

10. Add MS 63135(30)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 63135(30)
Title:
Descent of Giugti La, 21-8-06. Photographer: Calvert, Hubert
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Baggage yaks and porters crossing a snowfield on the descent of the pass.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
21 Aug 1906
Extent:
1 item