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241. Photo 146/1(241)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(241)
Title:
Aguada Fortress, Goa, Portuguese India. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The lower battery looking east. Cabo on the far side of the river’s mouth (Mandovi). The far point is Mormugao Harbour, on the far side of River Zuari. Aguada Fortress commands the passage of the Mandovi River into Panjim and Old Goa, besides the anchorage itself. Noted for its copious supply ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

242. Photo 146/1(242)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(242)
Title:
Aguada Fortress, Goa, Portuguese India. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Lower battery west. The interior of the fort is kept spic and span, the work of the civil prisoners, for there is no longer any garrison there. Aguada Fortress commands the passage of the Mandovi River into Panjim and Old Goa, besides the anchorage itself. Noted for its copious supply of the p...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

243. Photo 146/1(243)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(243)
Title:
Aguada Fort, Goa, Portuguese India. A touch of Lusitanian culture. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The Vine Walk paved with sea shells. This pergola, perhaps 300 feet in length, is an attempt (not too successful in the emergence of the luscious grape itself) to bring a little of their homeland to the Orient.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

244. Photo 146/1(244)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(244)
Title:
Aguada Fort, Goa, Portuguese India. A touch of Lusitanian Culture. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Seats in the Vine Walk made of seashell lime mixed with the white of eggs. The result is a surface as hard and dazzling white as the best modern enamel, taking a smooth and glossy polish.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

245. Photo 146/1(245)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(245)
Title:
Aguada Fort, Goa, Portuguese India. A touch of Lusitanian Culture. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The Vine Walk from outside. Embrasures of the citadel (260 feet above sea level) show on the skyline, but no inkling of the cavernous depth of the moat between is divulged.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

246. Photo 146/1(246)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(246)
Title:
Aguada Fort, Goa, Portuguese India. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
On the steps of the Commandante's* house, perhaps governor of the prison more correctly described him are 5/11ths of his family. For the benefit of his visitor they rendered 'My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean' - a ballad rather unexpected in such a quarter. In the morning the visitor enjoyed a showe...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

247. Photo 146/1(247)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(247)
Title:
Aguada Fort, Goa, Portuguese India. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography The Praca Fonte (Fort Fountain or spring) in the shadow of an enormous fig tree.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

248. Photo 146/1(248)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(248)
Title:
Sanquerim, Goa, Portuguese India. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
The old jetty on the creek that runs behind Aguada fort. Looking out into the main stream of the Mandovy river. Panjim in the far distance.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

249. Photo 146/1(249)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(249)
Title:
Sanquerim Jetty, Goa, Portuguese India. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Looking north-west. The antique guns and anchors are relics of 2 centuries ago.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

250. Photo 146/1(250)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(250)
Title:
Sanquerim, Goa, Portuguese India. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Candolim Church by the sea shore below the northern face of the fort. One officer, at least, in the British Force of Occupation (1798-1815) is known to have married a Portuguese lady in this church.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item