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1161. Photo 92/17(32)

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

1162. Photo 92/2(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(26)
Title:
Pagodas at Mong Heng. Chief village of the circle of the same name in N Hsen wi. It is celebrated for its hill of pagodas, which is extremely picturesque. Two altars for offerings can be seen in the picture [Northern Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Caption continues: 'The one on the right is at the base of the serpent pagoda which only partially comes in [to the picture]'. Showing a number of pagodas on the side of the very steep hill. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pag...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1163. Photo 92/3(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/3(3)
Title:
Another view of buffalo posts in the same village. Note naked baby alone in the midst, and one of the British horses in a shed [Mot Hsamo]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = architecture (vernacular); buffalo posts; dwellings; religion; rural life; sacrifices; Scott (Sir George) Collection; spirit worship; villages Location = Burma; Mot Hsamo; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

1164. Photo 92/5(65)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/5(65)
Title:
Nam Pang, Keng Hkam. The most considerable affluent of the Salween in the Shan States. Being crossed by a raft made up of dug-outs. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = local craft; rafts; river scenes; Scott (Sir George) Collection; transport; water transport Location = Burma; Keng Hkam; Myanmar; Nam Pang (river); Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1165. Photo 92/6(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/6(35)
Title:
This shows Loikaw. Karenni is not on the same footing as the Shan States, but 'in alliance' with the British Empire. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking across the Balu stream towards the main street of Loikaw. Published: Sir George Scott, 'Among the Hill Tribes of Burma—An Ethnological Thicket' (National Geographic, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 293-321, March 1922), p. 294, with caption note: 'Loikaw, the Headq...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1889
Extent:
1 item

1166. Photo 92/1(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/1(11)
Title:
Another view of the same court-martial [Loilong, Shan State]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = boundary commissions; courts martial; law & legal affairs; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Loilong; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1 Jan 1899
Extent:
1 item

1167. Photo 92/1(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/1(27)
Title:
A view of the monastery with mules grazing in front [Tali, Yunnan]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = boundary commissions; Chinese architecture; monasteries; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = China; Tali; Yunnan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1899
Extent:
1 item

1168. Photo 92/1(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/1(33)
Title:
Mong Ka on the Chinese side of the border. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view looking across the rooftops towards wooded hills beyond. Prints 33-35 appear to form a panoramic view of the town. Subjects = boundary commissions; panoramas; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = China; Mong Ka; Yunnan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1899
Extent:
1 item

1169. Photo 92/2(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(13)
Title:
A young Sawbwa with his mother and young brother [Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group portrait, posed in front of palace. Subjects = Burmese rulers; ethnic groups; sawbwas (Shan rulers); Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1170. Photo 92/2(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(35)
Title:
Riang tribe (Yanglam). These people are possibly related to the Wa [Shan States].. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = ethnic groups; Riangs; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item