Archive Reference (shelfmark): Photo 92 - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(24)
Title:: A group of Arabs. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:: Genre: Ethnographical Photography Studio portrait group of two men and a child. [Albumen print, 145x222mm]. Subjects = Arabs; ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870s
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(25)
Title:: The Newerawewa tank or lake partially dried up, a Tamil gun bearer crossing the centre [Anuardhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:: Genre: Landscape Photography General view, with the water of the Nuwara Wewa Tank visible in the distance. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 281x217mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; irrigation; irrigation systems; Scott (Sir George) Collection; tanks; water supplies Loca...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870-1871
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(26)
Title:: Gateway of the Ruanwella Dagoba [corrected to: 'Altar of Ruanweli Dagaba']. [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Altar in foreground with a partially uncovered section of the dagaba frontispiece beyond. This wall is characterised by courses of elephant heads interspersed with discs. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 284x218mm]. Subjects = altars; archaeol...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870-1871
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(27)
Title:: Baha Kada, the principal entrance to the Ruanwella Dagoba, a Buddhist priest stands on the left of the door [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view of gatehouse, built of brick and stucco and approached by a short flight of steps flanked by guardstones. Dvarapalas are also carved in relief in niches on either side of the doorway. The pantiled roof is built in two receding tiers. This is presuma...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870-1871
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(28)
Title:: The Et Wihare Dagoba at Mihintale [enshrining a hair which grew over the left eyebrow of the Buddha]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking towards the dagaba, showing the path leading up the hillside to the base of the stupa, where a small hut stands. The Et Vehera Dagaba stands on the highest point of the hill at Mihintale, itself especially sacred as the location of King Deva...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870-1871
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(29)
Title:: A capital of the Dalada Maligawa (see 38) [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of the capital of one of the columns of the Dalada Maligawa ('Temple of the Tooth Relic'). [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 151x203mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; architectural elements; columns; relic houses; Scott (Sir Georg...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870-1871
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(30)
Title:: A stone pillar standing near the last Dagoba (43) [?Lankarama Dagaba, Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography Close view of capital and upper half of pillar. The pillar has an octagonal shaft, splaying outwards at the capital, which is decorated with a band of dwarves carved in relief. The head of the shaft is decorated with a loop and tassel design. This appears to be ...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870-1871
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(31)
Title:: The Lankara-maya [Lankarama] Dagoba or tomb, this is the oldest of all the dagobas here [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the much-dilapidated dagaba from the south, showing steps, the three circles of standing pillars and the stupa beyond. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 282x217mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; dagabas (stupas); Scott (Sir G...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870-1871
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(32)
Title:: Flight of steps leading down into the smaller tank of the Kuttam Pokuna (see 39 and 68) [Anuradhapura]. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography View from the side of the tanks looking down onto the flight of steps. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 277x216mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Sri Lankan architecture; Sri Lankan architecture (Buddhist); ta...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870-1871
Extent:: 1 item

Reference (shelfmark):: Photo 92/17(33)
Title:: Carved stone doorstep leading up to the Dalada Maligawa or temple in which the sacred tooth was kept at Anuradhapura. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:: Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the moonstone at the foot of the steps, with the makara wings of the steps in right foreground. The caption notes continues: 'The design is that of the sacred lotus flower, the outer leaves being decorated with images of the elephant, the horse, ...
Collection Area:: Visual Arts
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1870-1871
Extent:: 1 item

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