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201. Photo 1253/1(76)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1253/1(76)
Title:
'Mackeson’s Bridge.' Long trains of pack animals carried all the British supplies from India through the passes into Afghanistan. Up to 40,000 camels were employed. In fact, so many were requisitioned from northern India that is thought that their loss set back economic development in the region by decades. Photographer(s): Burke, John (1843–1900)
Scope & Content:
View of a line of troops with camels moving through a valley. Facsimile of work photographed by John Burke, 1878. There is a marking 'Burke 35', lower right of the image. Printed by Simon Norfolk, 2011. Stamped in black ink, verso, lower right: BY APPOINTMENT / JNO: BURKE LATE / BAKER & BU...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2010-2011
Extent:
1 item

202. Photo 1253/1(79)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1253/1(79)
Title:
'Guns, Captured at Ali Musjid.' Burke photographed lines of captured enemy matériel on several occasions. The pictures were popular back in the Imperial homeland, giving the impression the war was successful and therefore justified. Support faltered later in the campaign after battlefield setbacks and reports of savage reprisals. Photographer(s): Burke, John (1843–1900)
Scope & Content:
View of a row of guns with a camp in the background: General Appleyard, C.B. V.C. and staff on the left. Facsimile of work photographed by John Burke, 1878. There is a marking 'Burke 11', lower right of the image. Printed by Simon Norfolk, 2011. Stamped in black ink, verso, lower right: BY APPO...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2010-2011
Extent:
1 item

203. Photo 1253/1(80)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1253/1(80)
Title:
‘The Dewan-I-Aum in Bala Hissar, Shewin Bala Burj & Sherderwaza.’ After the capture of the Bala Hissar, the British quartered Gurkha soldiers in the ruins of the Royal Palace and gardens and the summerhouse that had been the British Mission. Photographer(s): Burke, John (1843–1900)
Scope & Content:
View of ruins of a hall with horses and tent in front. A fortress is on the hill in the background. Facsimile of work photographed by John Burke, 1879. There is a marking 'Burke 285', lower left of the image. Printed by Simon Norfolk, 2011. Stamped in black ink, verso, lower right: BY APPOINTME...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2010-2011
Extent:
1 item

204. Photo 1253/1(91)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1253/1(91)
Title:
‘Durbar in Sherpur Cantonments.’ A thin crowd of onlookers watches a British ceremonial display before a tent crowded with dignitaries. Photographer(s): Burke, John (1843–1900)
Scope & Content:
View of an open space of the cantonment; a group of people on the right and rows of troops in front of a large tent to the left. Facsimile of work photographed by John Burke, 1879. There is a marking 'Burke 269', lower left of the image. Printed by Simon Norfolk, 2011. Stamped in black ink, ver...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2010-2011
Extent:
1 item

205. Photo 1253/1(97)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1253/1(97)
Title:
‘Another view of the Camp.’ The British Cantonment at Sherpur waiting for an imminent attack by Afghan forces. Photographer(s): Burke, John (1843–1900)
Scope & Content:
View of a cantonment with men waiting at the perimeter in the snow. Facsimile of work photographed by John Burke, 1878-1880. There is a marking 'Burke 191', lower left of the image. Printed by Simon Norfolk, 2011. Stamped in black ink, verso, lower right: BY APPOINTMENT / JNO: BURKE LATE / BAKE...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2010-2011
Extent:
1 item

206. Photo 1253/1(98)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1253/1(98)
Title:
‘Ali Musjid & Camp from Sultan Tarra.’ Photographer(s): Burke, John (1843–1900)
Scope & Content:
View of mountains with a military camp in a valley. Facsimile of work photographed by John Burke, 1878-1880. Printed by Simon Norfolk, 2011. Stamped in black ink, verso, lower right: BY APPOINTMENT / JNO: BURKE LATE / BAKER & BURKE / ARTISTE PHOTOGRAPHER / PUNJAB. Stamped in black ink, ver...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2010-2011
Extent:
1 item

207. Photo 1253/1(99)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1253/1(99)
Title:
A newly established Afghan National Army camp, close to the massive NATO base at Kandahar Air Field. Photographer(s): Norfolk, Simon (1963–)
Scope & Content:
View of a military camp; there are tents upper right and troops lower left. Stamped in black ink, verso, lower right: Burke + Norfolk / Photographs from the war in Afghanistan by John Burke and Simon Norfolk / Printed by Simon Norfolk, September 2011 / An archival, digital, chromogenic print on...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2010-2011
Extent:
1 item

208. Photo 1255(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1255(2)
Title:
No. 33. The Siege in Peking. At the Methodist Compound. Patrol of American Marines returning after having cleared the streets of 'Boxers.' Photographer: Killie, Charles A.
Scope & Content:
View looking along a lane towards the American troops.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900
Extent:
1 item

209. Photo 1255(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1255(4)
Title:
No. 38. The Siege in Peking. In the Methodist Compound. Improvised Stand for the Guard of American Marines. Private Turner, who was on guard when the photograph was taken, was afterwards killed. He was the crack shot of the Guard and a general favorite. Photographer: Killie, Charles A.
Scope & Content:
View showing Private Turner standing on the wooden tower looking out over the compound wall.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900
Extent:
1 item

210. Photo 1255(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1255(10)
Title:
No. 50. The Siege in Peking. In the Methodist Compound. Flash-light picture of Capt. Hall, of the American Marines, with the key of the Ha-ta-men Gate in his hand. Photographer: Killie, Charles A.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900
Extent:
1 item

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