Sketchbook of 74 drawings begun on arrival in Madras. The drawings cover first impressions, a trip to the Shevaroy Hills with friends Captain and Mrs J.S.H. Algar, also of the 60th Foot, Pallaveram, Poonamallee and a march to Bellary with the regiment. Artist(s): Carlisle, Marian (fl. 1866-68)
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Sketchbook (ff.1-74) inscribed on pasted label: ‘Madras & places near it - Shevaroy Hills, and March to Bellary’, and on flyleaf: ‘M. Carlisle. Madras Decr. 1866’. Mrs. Carlisle began the sketchbook on arrival in Madras and the drawings cover first impressions, a trip to the Shevaroy Hills...
A small two storey house with outbuildings, surrounded by trees. Artist(s): Elliot, Lady Harriet Mary Frances (d. 1825)
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A small two storey house with outbuildings, surrounded by trees. Inscribed: ‘H.E. August 1814’ and on reverse: ‘View in India by Ly. Harriet Elliot No.2’. Water-colour; 14 by 20.5 cm. Purchased 1986. Note: The drawing was made after her return to England.