The narrowest possible track on the steepest possible sandslope, as nearly precipitous as sand lying on itself can be. Some 200 ft. to the bottom of this semi-precipice, and hundreds of feet above. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view of figure walking across sandslope. 'We were foolish enough to ride over it, but it was very hot. A man walking on it.' Location unspecified. Small, square format print. Subjects = Bell Collection; landscape features; travelling
Our ferry boat in which are Harnett, myself and our ponies, coming from Thunderbolt Rock and earing the bank of the Che-de-sho side. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Che-de-sho; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Nearing the Che-de-sho bank. I am standing, Harnett sitting, our ponies on the left. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Close view of occupants of ferry. Subjects = Bell Collection; ferries; local craft; river scenes; transport; water transport Location = Che-de-sho; Tibet; Tsangpo (river)
Dewan Bahadur Palhese returning the scarf (ka-ta) to Che-de-sho Dzong-pon on my behalf. On right, myself [Charles Bell] on pony. Servants dismounted in background. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Subjects = Bell Collection; rites and customs; salutations; travelling Location = Che-de-sho; Tibet
A woman standing in the entrance doorway of her courtyard, with a winnowing basket hanging down from her hand. She has been winnowing, but stopped to gaze at the photographer. The door is of wood. Photographer: Bell, Charles Alfred