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181. Photo 1043(229)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(229)
Title:
Ponies from Mongolia [at Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Ponies being watered. 'As we prepared to cross the Kyi Chu in coracles we saw herds of ponies brought down to the river-side to drink. At this time of the year, when the floods have subsided, and while there is still abundant pasture, herds of ponies and mules are brought down from Mongolia to L...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
11 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

182. Photo 1043(240)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(240)
Title:
Metal water butt [Sera Monastery]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Two monks standing beside a massive iron water butt, similar to the one seen in print 145. [Gelatin silver print, 158x107mm]. Subjects = metalware; water supplies Location = Sera; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
18 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

183. Photo 1043(285)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(285)
Title:
Regent's baggage [at Singdonka]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Group of loaded mules and yaks entering Singdonka. 'More lines of mules pass, their loads covered with cloths of the Regent's colours - golden-yellow bordered with scarlet...' (Lhasa Mission Diary, 23 November 1936). [Gelatin silver print, 158x106mm]. Subjects = pack animals Location = Sing...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
23 Nov 1936
Extent:
1 item

184. Photo 1043(293)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(293)
Title:
Monks leading procession through Lhasa. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
'There was a great procession in the city today. An enormous image of the goddess Palden Lhamo was taken from the Cathedral and carried through the streets. This is the goddess of whom Queen Victoria was supposed to be an incarnation. Lamas, many of them grotesquely masked, first cleared a way t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
28 Nov 1936
Extent:
1 item

185. Photo 1043(314)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(314)
Title:
Tibetan gazelle [near Yamdrok Tso]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Distant view of a herd of gazelle: 'Between the sheep and the yaks, at an indeterminate height, a sharp eye might detect a number of fawn-coloured animals. Powerful glasses show them to be a herd of Tibetan gazelle. In the early morning these graceful animals come low down the hill sides, perhap...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
23 Dec 1936
Extent:
1 item

186. Photo 1043(125)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(125)
Title:
Palace in Norbhu Lingka (park) [Lhasa]. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the building. 'The Norbhu Ling-ka is a large enclosed park perhaps half a mile square enclosed by a high and solid stone wall pierced by three gates. Inside are other walled enclosures within which are the gardens and pavilions built and occupied...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
6 Sep 1936
Extent:
1 item

187. Photo 1043(225)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(225)
Title:
Panorama of Lhasa from the south. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Panoramic view composed of two joined prints, looking towards Lhasa and the mountains beyond; Kyi Chu river in foreground. 'A panorama of Lhasa taken from the south. In the centre is the Potala. The building on the summit of the left-hand rock is the Medical College...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
11 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

188. Photo 1043(263)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(263)
Title:
Main street of Lhasa looking east. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography General view from a rooftop. [Gelatin silver print, 113x151mm]. Subjects = street scenes Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
27 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

189. Photo 1043(264)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(264)
Title:
Main street of Lhasa looking west. Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View along street from a rooftop, with the Potala visible in the distance. [Gelatin silver print, 112x151mm]. Subjects = street scenes Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
27 Oct 1936
Extent:
1 item

190. Photo 1043(294)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1043(294)
Title:
[Crowds watching procession through Lhasa.] Photographer: Spencer-Chapman, Frederick
Scope & Content:
See note at print 293. [Gelatin silver print, 155x108mm]. Subjects = monks; processions; religion; religion (Buddhism); religious ceremonies Location = Lhasa; Tibet
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
28 Nov 1936
Extent:
1 item