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181. Photo 15/5(24)

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Photo 15/5(24)
Title:
Chitor Fort. The Tower of Victory [Jaya Stambh]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography The tower is seen in the distance partly obscured by trees. A chhatri is in the foreground. Subjects = architectural elements; chhatris; Elgin Collection; forts; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); towers of victory
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

182. Photo 15/5(31)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/5(31)
Title:
The Residency & Garden, Jeypore. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = British colonial architecture; Elgin Collection; European architecture in India; gardeners; gardens; occupations; residencies
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

183. Photo 15/10(61)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/10(61)
Title:
Manipur polo players. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Group portrait of six Manipuris, dressed in polo clothes and holding sticks. Two of the group are mounted on stocky ponies. Exhibited Museum of Sydney, Encountering India, 16 May - 17 August 1997. Subjects = Elgin Collection; ethnic groups; Manipuris; polo; sports
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

184. Photo 15/5(32)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/5(32)
Title:
[View of bullock carts in a Jaipur street.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = bullock carts; Elgin Collection; road transport; transport
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Nov 1896
Extent:
1 item

185. Photo 15/6(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/6(28)
Title:
King Thibaw's Kyaung now used as a throne [Mandalay]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the kyaung or monastery building, with elaborately carved wooden decorative work. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); Elgin Collection; kyaungs (Burmese monasteries); monasteries Location = Burma; Mandalay; Manda...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

186. Photo 15/10(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/10(9)
Title:
Silver & copper smiths chasing, gilding & polishing. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group in workshop, seated in semi-circle. Subjects = coppersmiths; Elgin Collection; occupations; silversmiths
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

187. Photo 15/1(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/1(14)
Title:
Opening the new Dufferin Zenana Hospital at Gaya. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Crowds gathered in front of building. Viceregal party not visible. Subjects = Elgin Collection; health care facilities; hospitals; official events; opening ceremonies; viceregal tours Location = Bihar; Gaya; India
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
30 Mar 1895
Extent:
1 item

188. Photo 15/1(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/1(23)
Title:
Their Excellencies driving through the streets of Gaya. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Taken from same viewpoint as preceding print, but with viceregal carriage and escort approaching. Crowds in foreground. Subjects = Elgin Collection; official events; street scenes; viceregal tours Location = Bihar; Gaya; India
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1 Apr 1895
Extent:
1 item

189. Photo 15/1(94)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/1(94)
Title:
Avenue of palms, Botanical Gardens, Calcutta. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = botanical gardens; Elgin Collection; palm trees; trees & plants
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

190. Photo 15/4(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/4(33)
Title:
Gopuram [and] Muntapam, Srirungam, Trichinopoly. Photographer: Nicholas and Company
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Elgin Collection; gopuras; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Hindu); mandapas; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item