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1341. Photo 92/4(45)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(45)
Title:
Takaw. This is the well known ferry over the Salween. The village of same name is on the right bank 1 and a half miles up a side stream. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view of the river at the crossing point. Subjects = ferries; river scenes; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Myanmar; Salween (river); Shan; Takaw
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1342. Photo 92/1(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/1(18)
Title:
Gate at Temple of Goddess of Mercy on the road to Talifu [Tali, Yunnan]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = boundary commissions; Chinese architecture; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples Location = China; Tali; Yunnan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1899
Extent:
1 item

1343. Photo 92/1(29)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/1(29)
Title:
Dragon column in the Temple of the Goddess of Mercy near Talifu [Tali, Yunnan]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Close-up view of column, with figure of a seated Buddha in the background. The print is reproduced in G.E. Mitton, Scott of the Shan Hills (London, 1936), facing p.272. Subjects = architectural elements; boundary commissions; Chinese architecture; columns; Ind...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1899
Extent:
1 item

1344. Photo 92/1(54)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/1(54)
Title:
Another photograph of Col Couchman and old Tao. The cartridge belts of the Chinese soldiers show up sharply. The house in the background has the cutaway roof section seen in the Wa country [Monglem, Yunnan]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group photograph, evidently taken on the same occasion as print 52. Subjects = military (general); military campaigns; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = China; Monglem; Yunnan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Mar 1897
Extent:
1 item

1345. Photo 92/2(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(6)
Title:
Shan ladies of better class. Note the daleezan or neckchains covering the whole throat, some of these are of exquisite workmanship [Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Groyp portrait of some eighteen women, seated and standing. Subjects = ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1346. Photo 92/2(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(23)
Title:
Siamese post at Hwe Lang. In 1890 the Siamese Comissioners were at last persuaded to meet their British opposite numbers. They camped near Hwe Lang, a stream flowing into the Salween and forming the northern boundary of trans-Salween Karenni. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view of the Siamese boundary commission camp at Hwe Lang. Subjects = boundary commissions; camps; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Hwe Lang; Kayah; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890
Extent:
1 item

1347. Photo 92/2(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(38)
Title:
One-Tree Pagoda, Kengtung. This curious natural feature is so-called for obvious reasons. It forms a very striking feature of the landscape and is known far and wide. The roots of tree have bound the crumbling masonry together and held it firm. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view of Wat Ki Min or One-Tree Pagoda, enveloped by the roots of the tree growing from its summit. See also print 64. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples Location = Burma; Keng...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1348. Photo 92/2(40)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(40)
Title:
With the Siamese Boundary Commission. The first Siamese Boundary Commission was a failure as no Siamese turned up. The second accomplished something. Here, the Union Jack can be seen flying above the tent of the British Commissioner, J.G. Scott. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events General view of the camp, with Scott's camp in the centre. Subjects = boundary commissions; camps; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

1349. Photo 92/2(71)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(71)
Title:
A characteristic camp with the dead ficus in foreground; the heavily foliaged mango and the ribbon-like leaf of the plantain on the left [?Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Camp scene; location unknown, probably in the Shan States. Subjects = camps; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1898-1899
Extent:
1 item

1350. Photo 92/3(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/3(9)
Title:
These people are Lihsaw otherwise known as Yawyin; a good looking race. They are real hill people and always make for the highest altitude attainable. A group of these same people appeared in 'Burma and Beyond'. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group portrait of Lihsaw men and women. Subjects = ethnic groups; Lihsaws (ethnic group); Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item