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4931. Photo 430/87

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87
Title:
Curzon Collection: Photographs of Government House and the Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta. Photographer(s): Bourne and Shepherd, Johnston and Hoffmann and others
Scope & Content:
A collection of 218 loose prints collected by Lord Curzon to illustrate the history of Government House and the Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta, together with papers and manuscript material relating to these subjects. The majority of the prints are either individually captioned (either by Curzo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s-1920s
Extent:
191 items

4932. Photo 430/87(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87(1)
Title:
Latest model - in canvas - according to drawing approved by the Viceroy. April 1901 [Holwell Monument, Calcutta]. Photographer: Harrington and Company
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the wood and canvas model of the replica of the Holwell Monument which Lord Curzon placed in front of the Bengal Secretariat (originally Writers' Buildings) to replace the lost original (demolished in 1821). Curzon's copy was in its turn later re...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1901
Extent:
1 item

4933. Photo 430/87(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87(2)
Title:
Prince of Wales' Chair (made in 1875) as it was till 1911 [Government House, Calcutta]. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Silver chair, with backrest surmounted by Prince of Wales' feathers. [Silver printing-out paper, mounted on thick card stamped in gilt 'Bourne & Shepherd By appointment to H.E. the Viceroy Simla, Calcutta & Bombay', 228x170mm]. Subjects = Curzon Colle...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s
Extent:
1 item

4934. Photo 430/87(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87(3)
Title:
Viceroy's Chair as it existed up till 1911 [Government House, Calcutta]. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Silver chair with arms in the form of lions, backrest with crown finial. [Silver printing-out paper, mounted on thick card stamped in gilt 'Bourne & Shepherd By appointment to H.E. the Viceroy Simla, Calcutta & Bombay', 229x168mm]. Subjects = Curzon C...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s
Extent:
1 item

4935. Photo 430/87(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87(4)
Title:
South Gate, Govt. House, Calcutta (as it is now). Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the Maidan side, looking towards the gates, with the central portion of the south façade of Government House visible beyond. The ironwork pediment above the gateway bears the legend 'G.R.I. 1911' in commemoration of George V's visit. [Silver printing-...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1912
Extent:
1 item

4936. Photo 430/87(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87(5)
Title:
S. Gates 1912 [Government House, Calcutta]. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Similar to print 181. [Silver printing-out paper, blind-stamped 'Bourne & Shepherd India', 292x211mm]. Subjects = architectural elements; British colonial architecture; Curzon Collection; European architecture in India; gateways; government houses
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1912
Extent:
1 item

4937. Photo 430/87(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87(6)
Title:
[North Gates, Government House, Calcutta.] Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the street looking towards the new North Gateway, with Government House beyond. The photograph shows the new gates erected after George V's visit to India in 1911-12. [Gelatin silver print, blind-stamped 'Bourne & Shepherd India', 290x203mm]. Su...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1912
Extent:
1 item

4938. Photo 430/87(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87(7)
Title:
[North Gate, Govt. House, Calcutta (as it is now). Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Similar view to print 183. [Silver printing-out paper, 292x238mm]. Subjects = architectural elements; British colonial architecture; Curzon Collection; European architecture in India; gateways; government houses
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1912
Extent:
1 item

4939. Photo 430/87(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87(8)
Title:
Throne Room, Govt. House, Calcutta. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking along the length of the Throne Room. [Gelatin silver print, 285x229mm]. Subjects = British colonial architecture; Curzon Collection; European architecture in India; furniture and furnishings; government houses; interiors
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1920
Extent:
1 item

4940. Photo 430/87(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/87(9)
Title:
State Dining Room, Govt. House, Calcutta. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking along the length of the columned hall. [Gelatin silver print, 288x228mm]. Subjects = British colonial architecture; Curzon Collection; European architecture in India; furniture and furnishings; government houses; interiors
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1920
Extent:
1 item