The Shamina of His Highness the Maharaja of Durbanga [at the Delhi Durbar]. The supporting poles and some of the chairs are solid silver. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
The Shamina of His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa [at the Delhi Durbar]. Showing the solid gold and silver throne, and carpet of golden thread. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Interior of tent, looking towards massive throne at further end. Subjects = camps; ceremonial decorations; Curzon Collection; durbars; interiors; official events; regalias; shamianas; thrones
The City of Tents. A general view of the Camps; the white line in the distance is the roof of the great [Delhi] Durbar Amphitheatre. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
The State Entry into Delhi. His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Hesse and staff, accompanied by his escort, passing the Jumna Masjid. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Historical Events The Grand Duke of Hesse in a landau, followed by his mounted escort. Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; official events
H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught and officers of the Foot Guards at the [Delhi] Durbar. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Portrait Photography Formally posed group photograph, with figures seated beneath an awning in front of one of the tents in the durbar camp. The accompanying key identifies the sitters as follows: front row, seated l. to r.: Lieut Russell (Grenadier Guards), Sir George Dashwood (Scots Gu...