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1401. Photo 92/2(68)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(68)
Title:
A view of Mone. Mone (otherwise Mong-nai) has played a large part in the history of the states. It is over 2,716 square miles in area. It was here the rebel Twet nga lu was captured, after the brilliant dash by a handful of men in 1889. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view looking towards the Sintaung Pagoda on the hillside. The building in the right foreground is presumably the haw or palace. Duplicate at Photo 92/4 (76). Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; palaces; Scott (Sir Geo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1402. Photo 92/4(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(9)
Title:
Sintaung Pagoda outside Mone [Mong Nai]. This boss of rock is exactly what appeals to the Burman mind as a good site for a pagoda. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography See also print 76. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples Location = Burma; Mong Nai; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1403. Photo 92/6(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/6(21)
Title:
These neat and clean little boys are postulants about to enter a monastery to do their time there; it may be a few days or many months. Two have their hair cropped 'English fashion', others the usual top knots. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group of six young boys seated on the ground in front of a doorway. Subjects = Burmese (ethnic group); ethnic groups; monks; postulants; religion; religion (Buddhism); Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1404. Photo 92/6(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/6(26)
Title:
[Padaung spirit dance.] Here, they all join up and amble round. In the foreground are only men, whereas before they have been alternate men and women. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Continuation of dance seen in prints 24-5. Subjects = dance; ethnic groups; Karens; Padaungs; religion; Scott (Sir George) Collection; spirit dances; spirit worship
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1405. Photo 92/6(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/6(27)
Title:
The drum dance is another peculiar ceremony of the Padaungs. One man passes in front of and under the drum. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Dance in progress, with drummer in foreground. 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. 309, with caption note: 'A Kèkawngdu drum dance: Burma. The m...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1406. Photo 92/4(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(44)
Title:
The Salween at Pang Tap. Pang Tap is a village in Manglun West. It is on the summit of the ridge (3,000ft). Right bank of river. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = river scenes; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Myanmar; Salween (river); Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1407. Photo 92/5(39)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/5(39)
Title:
Pagodas at Mong Heng. This is in S. Hsenwi not far from the borders of the Wa country. It is a work of merit to plant pagodas in inaccessible places. Note altar below. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Group of pagodas on the steep hill. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples Location = Burma; Mong Heng; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1408. Photo 92/5(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/5(4)
Title:
Loi Lon burning after its defiance in 1897. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events View looking along the ridge towards the village, which is here largely obscured by smoke. For an account of this action, taken by Scott in response to signs of a Wa coalition against the British and their refusal to meet him to discuss future relations, see G.E. Mitton...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Apr 1897
Extent:
1 item

1409. Photo 92/6(65)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/6(65)
Title:
A camp in the Wa country. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Tents in foreground, hilly country beyond Subjects = camps; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

1410. Photo 92/10(12a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/10(12a)
Title:
Ta Pen, Salween. ?Ta Pyen. Photographer: Scott, James George
Scope & Content:
View along the Salween River, with wooded hills rising on either side.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item