The servants of the household dress alike, each house had its own colours. Ours were orange yellow with a band of silver and green in the middle. Here you see the house bearer, a Muslim, the Kitmagar - a Hindu, the table bearers - a Hindu Christian. Photographer(s): Unknown.
Mohamed Khan, a Muslim who was bearer to us nearly all the time we were in Delhi. He used to call me his 'god' on earth. He was responsible for the welfare of 'Bambi. A complete artist of flower arrangements. Photographer(s): Unknown.
Mr A.C.B. Symon seen in conversation with Hanif Mohammed a member of the Pakistan crocket touring team during a reception given in the team's honour, at the Pakistan High Commission, London. On Tuesday, 17th August, 1954, the day they won the Test at the Oval. Photographer(s): Unknown
Chatting with Her Excellency Mrs Sarojini Naidu, Governor of the Central Provinces. She was known as the Mother of India. A great politician, poetess and philosophy, she died just before we left India. Photographer(s): Punjab Photo Service.
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Sir Alexander Symon, Lady Symon and Mrs Sarojini Naidu.