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91. Photo 430/2(59)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/2(59)
Title:
The Dewan-i-Am [Kabul]. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Signed in the negative, 'Burke 285'. Genre: Architectural Photography General view looking down onto the Diwan-i-Am or hall of public audience in the Bala Hissar, with the walls of the fort rising in the background. This building, seen here in dilapidated condition during the Brit...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1879-1880
Extent:
1 item

92. Photo 430/2(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/2(44)
Title:
The Amir Jakoob Khan. [The Amir Yakub Khan, the first meeting with Major Cavagnari C.S.I. and Mr Jenkyns 7 miles from Safed Sang.] Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Small group of Yakub Khan and followers on horseback being greeted by British officers near Gandamak, with the British escort on the hillside above. The figures in the main group are somewhat indistinct and blurred. Yakub Khan met Cavagnari for preliminary peace negotia...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
May 1879
Extent:
1 item

93. Photo 430/2(47)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/2(47)
Title:
Mr Jenkyns - Sir L. Cavagnari - H.H. Yakoob Khan - Gen. Daud Shah - Habeeboolah Mustataphi [at Gandamak]. Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Formal group portrait of dignitaries. William Jenkyns, an assistant Political Officer, was killed at Kabul with Sir Louis Cavagnari. Other copy negs at B.7360 and B.7271. Subjects = Afghan rulers; Curzon Collection; durbars; military (general); military campaigns
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
May 1879
Extent:
1 item

94. Photo 430/2(31)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/2(31)
Title:
Major Cavagnari C.S.I. and Chief Sirdars. [Major Cavagnari, C.S.I. and Chief Sirdars with Kunar Syud.] Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Subjects = Afghan officials; Afghanis; Curzon Collection; durbars; ethnic groups; military (general); military campaigns; sirdars
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1878
Extent:
1 item

95. Photo 430/2(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 430/2(38)
Title:
Lt General Sir Sam Browne and staff. [Group. Lt. General Sir S.J. Browne & staff with Generals Macpherson, Tytler, Gough & Appleyard. Safed Sang.] Photographer: Burke, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Subjects = Curzon Collection; Indian Army; military (general); military campaigns; uniforms
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1879
Extent:
1 item