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1. Photo 20(34)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 20(34)
Title:
The Tongsa's body-guard [Bhutan]. Photographer: White, John Claude
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait of the Tongsa Penlop's bodyguard, with Sir Ugyen Wang Chuk himself standing in the centre. The men carry circular metal shields with four large bosses and the symbol of the sun and crescent moon standing proud.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1905
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1041(46)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1041(46)
Title:
An Abyssinian soldier. Photographer: Swayne, Harald George Carlos
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Numbered '46' in the negative. Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Soldier posed with shield, spear and rifle in the British mission compound at Addis Ababa.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Apr 1897-Jun 1897
Extent:
1 item