Add.Or.39-70 32 drawings bound into a volume, 24 depicting castes and occupations of South India, 2 festivals, 5 methods of transport and one showing ...
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Add.Or.39-70 32 drawings bound into a volume, 24 depicting castes and occupations of South India, 2 festivals, 5 methods of transport and one showing a European house in Vellore. Probably by a Tanjore artist, working at Vellore, c.1828. Inscribed with titles. Water-marks of 1823 and 1826. G...
Buttermilk-seller, cotton-spinner and potter with their wives
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Buttermilk-seller, cotton-spinner and potter with their wives. Inscribed: ‘‘Mugjoo Walla’ or Buttermilk Man’;’ ‘Ruee Walla or Cotton Spinner’;’ ‘Andee Walla’ or Chattee Maker.’
Fish-seller, tank-digger and basket-maker with their wives
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Fish-seller, tank-digger and basket-maker with their wives. Inscribed: ‘‘Muchee Walla’ or Fisherman’;’ ‘Wudda Walla’ or Tank Digger’; ‘‘Cadjan Walla’ or Basket Maker.’
Shoe-maker, boot-maker and messenger with their wives
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Shoe-maker, boot-maker and messenger with their wives. Inscribed: ‘‘Jootee Walla’ or Shoe Maker’;’ ‘Sumpan’ or Boot Maker’;’ ‘Tallanee’ or Messenger, Guide etc.’
Oil-seller, torch-bearer and basket-maker with their wives
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Oil-seller, torch-bearer and basket-maker with their wives. Inscribed: ‘‘Taile Walla’ or Oilman’;’ ‘Massaulghe’ or Torch bearer’;’ ‘Cadjan Walla’ or Basket Maker.’
Gold and silversmith, carpenter and goldsmith with their wives
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Gold and silversmith, carpenter and goldsmith with their wives. Inscribed: ‘‘Soonar’ or Gold & Silver Smith’;’ ‘Buraye’ or Carpenter’;’ ‘Soonar’ or Goldsmith.’