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1021. Photo 92/16(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/16(1)
Title:
The Kuttam Pokuna or twin tanks, bathing places lying side by side probably for the purposes of separation, it may be of priests from laity, or of the two sexes. Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the south tank, the walls of which are in a largely collapsed state. [Albumen print, signed 'Lawton' in the negative, 282x219mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Sri Lankan architecture; Sri Lankan architecture ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

1022. Photo 92/17(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/17(9)
Title:
Leaston Estate in Maskeliya district. The dead stumps of enormous forest trees are left lying just as they fell when cut and the coffee trees are to be seen (particularly on the left) growing amongst the stumps... Photographer: Lawton, Joseph
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking down onto river running through land denuded of trees and planted out with coffee. The caption points out 'Two coolies in foreground on the right of a very picturesque rapid.' [Albumen print, 278x219mm]. Subjects = archaeological sites; coffee; coffe...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870-1871
Extent:
1 item

1023. Photo 92/17(28)

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

1024. Photo 92/17(33)

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

1025. Photo 92/1(25)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/1(25)
Title:
Another view of the same bridge [Tali, Yunnan]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = boundary commissions; bridges; Chinese architecture; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = China; Tali; Yunnan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1899
Extent:
1 item

1026. Photo 92/2(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(5)
Title:
Red Karens. A family of position [Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Family group posed in front of a thatched house. Subjects = ethnic groups; Karens; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1027. Photo 92/2(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(9)
Title:
A Wild Wa village [Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along a village street lined with thatched houses. A more substantial building, with a tiered roof of thatch, stands on the hillside in the background. Subjects = dwellings; rural life; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1028. Photo 92/2(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(16)
Title:
[Rest house and pagodas, ?Shan States.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Corner of verandah of rest house in foreground, temple pagodas beyond. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1029. Photo 92/4(37)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(37)
Title:
Huts of the country. [Shan States.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Looking across a field towards thatched huts raised on piles. Subjects = architecture (vernacular); dwellings; rural life; Scott (Sir George) Collection; villages
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1030. Photo 92/4(42)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(42)
Title:
[Unidentified river scene, possibly on the Salween.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = river scenes; Scott (Sir George) Collection; unidentified
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item