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1471. Photo 92/1(62)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/1(62)
Title:
Col Wang, who entertained the party at Monglem, with his bodyguard. He might well be a lady abbess with his sweet expression and long cloak. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events 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

1472. Photo 92/2(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(7)
Title:
Red Karens. In this picture can be seen the girdle which is a distinctive feature of the women's dress. The end hangs down and the grace of the draping depends how long it has been in use [Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group portrait of a Red Karen family, 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

1473. Photo 92/2(34)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(34)
Title:
Akha on their way to the pagoda. The two girls in fornt have all their finery on. This includes the strange headdresses, of bamboo fibre plaited with seeds, from which many long chains of seeds hang. The figure in the middle is a Burmese table-servant. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Portrait at the roadside of a group of Akha (also known as Kaw) men and women. The men's clothing is similar to Shan or Chinese dress, the women's much more distinctive. Subjects = Akhas (ethnic group); ethnic groups; Kaws; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1474. Photo 92/2(60)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/2(60)
Title:
The Plain of Monglem [Yunnan]. These are the horse belonging to the British party which went up in 1897 to meet the Chinese by invitation. The Chinese style of the houses can be noted. The border line was not then settled. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Caption continues: 'Scott had crossed the Nam Hka rather against his will. He wanted to get on and reach the chiefs of the Wild Wa. They claimed that Monglem was theirs and had been taken from them by the Chinese'. View looks across the valley towards the town and m...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

1475. Photo 92/4(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(1)
Title:
The man in the middle is holding a Temple Oke or food vessel for offerings, in his hands. Probably covered with gold leaf. Behind him on the post is a representation of the Sacred Goose. [Shan States.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Burmese architecture; pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1476. Photo 92/4(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(4)
Title:
These people are posed as is usual, in front of a kaligarh or cloth, sometimes of black velvet, decorated with sequins and patterns in endless variety. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group portrait of (Shan-Chinese?) family, posed in front of decorative textile backdrop. The print has been retouched in highlight areas, probably for publication. Subjects = ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1477. Photo 92/4(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(19)
Title:
A creek which leaves no room for a track; such a stream would probably have to be crossed thirty times in one march [?Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Unidentified river scene. Subjects = river scenes; Scott (Sir George) Collection; unidentified
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1478. Photo 92/4(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(21)
Title:
This lady, who has diamonds in her ears and on her torque, wears a magnificent daleezan or flat neckchain, but has European shoes and stockings. Undoubtedly a Danu. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length seated portrait of a Danu lady of rank, posed in front of a textile backdrop. Another portrait of this woman, taken on the same occasion, can be found at Photo 92/2 (22), where she is identified as 'a Shan Princess'. Subjects = Danus (ethnic group...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1479. Photo 92/6(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/6(10)
Title:
Akha women, one with a sort of witch's cap, they differ in details with different sections of the tribe [Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Akhas (ethnic group); ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

1480. Photo 92/6(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/6(11)
Title:
Sawlawi, who became ruler of Karenni after the deposition of his uncle, is seated near the table on the left, his wife, also in a chair, at the other end. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait, similar to, and taken on the same occasion as Photo 92/4 (7). See also print 34. Probably photographed at Loikaw. Subjects = Burmese rulers; sawbwas (Shan rulers); Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Kayah; Loikaw; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item