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1. Add Or 4588-4589

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4588-4589
Title:
Two specimens of Chinese "money for the dead", stamped with the character shou, meaning longevity
Scope & Content:
Two specimens of Chinese “money for the dead”, stamped with the character ‘shou’, meaning longevity. Each 11 by 14 cm (paper size). Purchased 1991. Note: From the Underhill Album. They are included among the prints acquired in Benares in 1856.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1800-1850
Extent:
1 Item

2. Add Or 4606-4607

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4606-4607
Title:
Underhill Album Specimens on Urdu lithographic printing. Central Prison Press, Agra
Scope & Content:
Specimens on Urdu lithographic printing. Central Prison Press, Agra
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

3. Add Or 4608-4609

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4608-4609
Title:
Specimens of Hindi lithographic printing. Central Prison Press, Agra
Scope & Content:
2 pages of Hindu names, male and female, specimens of lithographic printing. Inscribed on verso of second sheet in ink: ‘Specimen of Printing done in Agra Jail 1855’.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

4. Add Or 4610

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4610
Title:
The blood of the lamb being conveyed by angels to those in Purgatory.
Scope & Content:
The blood of the lamb being conveyed by angels to those in Purgatory. Text in Spanish ‘Oracion para alivio de las almas del Purgatorio ...’ and ‘Paris L Marq rue St. Jacques 18 et à Toulouse rue St. Romo.’ Coloured lithograph. 27.5 by 19.5 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

5. Add Or 4611

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4611
Title:
Group of Hindu pilgrims.
Scope & Content:
Group of Hindu pilgrims. Inscribed to side in pencil: ‘Pilgrims carrying Ganges water’. Engraving. 14.5 by 21 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 Item

6. Mss Eur F126/11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/11
Title:
Correspondence concerning the Publication of Pelly's Play The tragedy of Imam Hussein, with Manuscript Copy of Part of the Play and a List of Scenes
Scope & Content:
The file relates to a passion play The tragedy of Imam Hussein written by Lewis Pelly which was published in 1879. Included are a list of scenes written by Pelly, with pencil ticks denoting those scenes selected for publication; manuscript copies of two scenes which were not published; and note...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1879
Extent:

1 file, 17 items (98 folios)

7. P2524

Reference (shelfmark):
P2524
Title:
Original copper plate for engraving 'A Prospect of Fort St George', Madras, used in Thomas Pitt's prospect and map of Madras in the Bodleian Library. Artist(s): Harris, John (fl. c.1710)
Scope & Content:
Original copper plate for engraving 'A Prospect of Fort St George', Madras, used in Thomas Pitt's prospect and map of Madras in the Bodleian Library.. Artist(s): Harris, John (fl. c.1710)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1710
Extent:
1 Item

8. P3125

Reference (shelfmark):
P3125
Title:
'Golden Letters'. Limited edition prints of royal Indonesian letters selected from the exhibition of the same name in Indonesia, 1991. Accompanied by 2 facsimiles.
Scope & Content:
'Golden Letters'. Limited edition prints of royal Indonesian letters selected from the exhibition of the same name in Indonesia, 1991. Accompanied by 2 facsimiles.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1991
Extent:
1 Item

9. P3126

Reference (shelfmark):
P3126
Title:
'Golden Letters'. Limited edition prints of royal Indonesian letters selected from the exhibition of the same name in Indonesia, 1991. Accompanied by 2 facsimiles.
Scope & Content:
'Golden Letters'. Limited edition prints of royal Indonesian letters selected from the exhibition of the same name in Indonesia, 1991. Accompanied by 2 facsimiles.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1991
Extent:
1 Item

10. Photo 1403

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1403
Title:
Photographs of Govt. Printer, Tanganyika. Photographer(s): Unknown.
Scope & Content:
10 black-and-white photographs of the Government Press at Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika. Photos 1403(1-9) are mounted on a single brown card, Photo 1403(10) mounted separately.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1920-1930
Extent:
10 items